Ridgway Reservoir

Ridgway Reservoir[1] is a lake impounded by Ridgway Dam on the Uncompahgre River north of the town of Ridgway in Ouray County, Colorado in the western United States.

Ridgway Reservoir

The lake was first filled in 1990 as an aid to irrigation of the Uncompahgre Valley and flood control. Today recreation opportunities are provided at Ridgway State Park along the lake.

See also
  • List of largest reservoirs of Colorado

References
  1. "Ridgway Reservoir". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  • Sneffels Range and Ridgway Reservoir



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