Alessi Flood Control Dam

Colorado — Huerfano County — PICTOU ARROYO

Location

StateColorado
CountyHuerfano
RiverPICTOU ARROYO
Coordinates37.62565, -104.79659

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length2,197 ft
NID Storage224 acre-ft
Max Storage224 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 21, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF WALSENBURG

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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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