Platoro Dam
Colorado — Conejos County
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Conejos |
| Coordinates | 37.35090, -106.54590 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 165 ft |
| Dam Height | 145 ft |
| Dam Length | 885 ft |
| NID Storage | 73,317 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73,317 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,000 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1951 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
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.