Ostrich Dam

Colorado — Conejos County — UNNAMED

Location

StateColorado
CountyConejos
RiverUNNAMED
Coordinates37.12794, -106.10964

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,400 ft
NID Storage78 acre-ft
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 3, 2014
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerDOI BLM

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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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