Rio Grande

Colorado — Hinsdale County

Location

StateColorado
CountyHinsdale
Coordinates37.72083, -107.26697

Physical Characteristics

NID Height117 ft
Dam Height111 ft
Dam Length980 ft
NID Storage73,800 acre-ft
Max Storage73,800 acre-ft
Surface Area1,080 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1914
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerSAN LUIS VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT (ROBERT PHILLI

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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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