Lake Dorothy
Colorado — Las Animas County — E FORK SCHWACHEIM CREEK-TR
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Las Animas |
| River | E FORK SCHWACHEIM CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 37.00334, -104.37557 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| NID Storage | 443 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 443 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 15, 2016 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1937 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | RATON WATER WORKS (DAN CAMPBELL, GENERAL MANAGER) |
| Other Name | Schwacheim |
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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.