Vallecito Dam
Colorado — La Plata County — LOS PINOS RIVER
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata |
| River | LOS PINOS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.37650, -107.57290 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 162 ft |
| Dam Height | 162 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,010 ft |
| NID Storage | 136,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,803 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 24, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1941 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Vallecito Reservoir |
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.