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Colorado — Costilla County — TRINCHERA CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Costilla |
| River | TRINCHERA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.38668, -105.54112 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| NID Storage | 14,058 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14,058 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 587 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 23, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1914 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | TRINCHERA IRRIGATION CO. (TRACY KESTER) |
Location Map
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.