Ridges Basin Dam
Colorado — La Plata County — BASIN CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata |
| River | BASIN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.21940, -107.89540 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 273 ft |
| Dam Height | 273 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| NID Storage | 139,809 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139,809 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,548 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 28, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2008 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Lake Nighthorse |
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.