Horse Creek

Colorado — Otero County — HORSE CREEK-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyOtero
RiverHORSE CREEK-OS
Coordinates38.19001, -103.40724

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length10,765 ft
NID Storage43,125 acre-ft
Max Storage43,125 acre-ft
Surface Area2,626 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 13, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFORT LYON CANAL CO.
Other NameTimber Lake

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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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