Summitville Tailings
Colorado — Rio Grande County — WIGHTMAN FORK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Rio Grande |
| River | WIGHTMAN FORK |
| Coordinates | 37.42862, -106.58864 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 83 ft |
| Dam Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 9, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1968 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COLORADO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT (BOAR |
| Other Name | Cleveland-Cliffs Tailings Pond, Sdi |
Location Map
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.