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Olympus Dam

Dams in ColoradoEstes Park, ColoradoLakes of Larimer County, Colorado

Olympus Dam is a dam located on the Big Thompson River, in the town of Estes Park, Colorado. The reservoir behind the dam, Lake Estes, is the main source of drinking water for Estes Park. The dam was constructed between 1947 and 1949. The dam is 70 feet high, has a crest width of 10 feet, a base width of 49.5 feet, and a crest length of 320 feet. It is part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project.

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Olympus Dam
Big Thompson Avenue, Estes Park

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N 40.376666666667 ° E -105.48805555556 °
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Estes Park Mountain Shop

Big Thompson Avenue 2050
80517 Estes Park
Colorado, United States
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