Pala Dura

Colorado — Huerfano County — PALO DURO CREEK-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyHuerfano
RiverPALO DURO CREEK-OS
Coordinates37.68833, -105.26391

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 16, 1992
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCONRAD CISNEROS

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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