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Colorado — Costilla County — TRINCHERA CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyCostilla
RiverTRINCHERA CREEK
Coordinates37.39341, -105.39396

Physical Characteristics

NID Height153 ft
Dam Height127 ft
Dam Length490 ft
NID Storage26,230 acre-ft
Max Storage26,230 acre-ft
Surface Area597 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 23, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1908
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTRACY KESTER,

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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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