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Colorado — La Plata County — PURGATORY CREEK-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyLa Plata
RiverPURGATORY CREEK-OS
Coordinates37.63049, -107.80567

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length180 ft
NID Storage78 acre-ft
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionAugust 18, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPURGATORY METRO DISTRICT (HASSEL, ERIC)
Other NameTwilight Lake

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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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