Vallecito Dam

Colorado — La Plata County

Location

StateColorado
CountyLa Plata
Coordinates37.37650, -107.57290

Physical Characteristics

NID Height162 ft
Dam Height162 ft
Dam Length4,010 ft
NID Storage136,200 acre-ft
Max Storage136,200 acre-ft
Surface Area2,803 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1941
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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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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