Red Mesa Ward

Colorado — La Plata County

Location

StateColorado
CountyLa Plata
Coordinates37.16668, -108.14223

Physical Characteristics

NID Height61 ft
Dam Height59 ft
Dam Length420 ft
NID Storage1,454 acre-ft
Max Storage1,454 acre-ft
Surface Area59 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerRED MESA RESERVOIR & DITCH CO. (JIM GREER)

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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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