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Colorado — La Plata County — FALLS CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyLa Plata
RiverFALLS CREEK
Coordinates37.36835, -107.86688

Physical Characteristics

NID Height46 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length510 ft
NID Storage818 acre-ft
Max Storage818 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 20, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFALLS CREEK RANCH ASSOCIATION, INC. (SOUTHWORTH, S
Other NameFalls Creek

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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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