Rito Hondo

Colorado — Hinsdale County

Location

StateColorado
CountyHinsdale
Coordinates37.89140, -107.17557

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage766 acre-ft
Max Storage766 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCOLORADO 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.

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