La Jara - Dam No. 2

Colorado — Conejos County — LA JARA CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyConejos
RiverLA JARA CREEK
Coordinates37.24774, -106.33749

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length730 ft
NID Storage14,055 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area1,241 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 9, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1906
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerCOLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
Other NameLa Jara - Secondary Dam

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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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