Huerfano Valley
Colorado — Pueblo County — HUERFANO RIVER-OS
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Pueblo |
| River | HUERFANO RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 38.14668, -104.39390 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| NID Storage | 4,074 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,074 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 331 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 18, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1888 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BASIN LANDS LLC/GREAT PLAINS IRRIGATION CO. LLC |
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.