Walton Det. #1

Colorado — Las Animas County — CHICO RICA CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyLas Animas
RiverCHICO RICA CREEK
Coordinates37.02167, -104.34557

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length280 ft
NID Storage109 acre-ft
Max Storage109 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 28, 1998
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPATRICIA JUNG / SUGARITE CANYON RANCH (JACK WALTON

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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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