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Flaming Gorge Dam is located on the Green River in northeastern Utah. Construction of the dam was completed in 1964, and full operation of the dam and reservoir began in 1967. The power plant began commercial operation in 1963. Reclamation operates the power plant located at the base of the dam, and the Western Area Power Administration (Western) markets the power.
Water released from the reservoir through the power plant ranges from 800 to 4,700 cubic feet per second (cfs). The dam is a concrete arch structure with a height of 502 feet and a length of 1,285 feet.
Guided Tour:
A limit of 20 people per tour has been put in place. You are required to pass through a metal detector and no bags, cameras, pocket knives etc. are allowed on the tour. Once you get through security a friendly guide will begin the tour.
The tour starts on the top of the dam with over looks of the Green River several hundred feet below. You will then take a short elevator ride to the bottom of the dam where you will pass beside the power plant and view the Green River as it flows out at the base of the dam. The highlight of the tour is being able to feed the large trout that school at the base of the dam, be sure to bring your quarters so you can buy a handful of fish food.
Please contact the Flaming Gorge Dam Vistors Center, for updated information on the guided tours (435-885-3135)
Directions to the Dam:
The dam is located 43 miles north of Vernal, Utah. From Vernal take US 191 on the Flaming Gorge/Uintas Scenic Backway north to the Dam.
More Information:
Flaming Gorge Field Division
Box 278
Dutch John, UT 84023
Phone: 435-784-3445
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