Sanchez
Colorado, Costilla County, VENTERO CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Costilla |
| River | VENTERO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.11387, -105.41064 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 137 ft |
| Dam Height | 130 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| NID Storage | 137,850 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137,850 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,145 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 22, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1911 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | SANCHEZ DITCH AND RESERVOIR CO. (CALDON, KEITH) |
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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.