Fuchs

Colorado — Rio Grande County — E. FORK PINOS CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyRio Grande
RiverE. FORK PINOS CREEK
Coordinates37.47435, -106.51579

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length720 ft
NID Storage379 acre-ft
Max Storage379 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 2, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFUCHS RANCHES, INC. (SPRUNGER, MICHAEL)

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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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