La Jara - Dam No. 1

Colorado — Conejos County

Location

StateColorado
CountyConejos
Coordinates37.24500, -106.34001

Physical Characteristics

NID Height54 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length510 ft
NID Storage14,055 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area1,241 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1906
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCOLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (TAYLOR, MARGARET)

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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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