Rito Hondo
Colorado — Hinsdale County — RITO HONDO
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Hinsdale |
| River | RITO HONDO |
| Coordinates | 37.89140, -107.17557 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| NID Storage | 766 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 766 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 7, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1956 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (TAYLOR, MARGARET) |
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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.