Summitville Tailings

Colorado — Rio Grande County

Location

StateColorado
CountyRio Grande
Coordinates37.42862, -106.58864

Physical Characteristics

NID Height83 ft
Dam Height80 ft
Dam Length675 ft
NID Storage450 acre-ft
Max Storage450 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCOLORADO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT (BOAR

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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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