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Colorado — Las Animas County — CHERRY CREEK-TR

Location

StateColorado
CountyLas Animas
RiverCHERRY CREEK-TR
Coordinates37.20834, -105.04890

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length808 ft
NID Storage1,841 acre-ft
Max Storage1,841 acre-ft
Surface Area87 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 12, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1935
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF TRINIDAD (VALENTINE, MIKE)

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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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