Crooked Arroyo Det Ca-2
Colorado — Otero County — CROOKED ARROYO
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Otero |
| River | CROOKED ARROYO |
| Coordinates | 37.93167, -103.65057 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,254 ft |
| NID Storage | 24,047 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24,047 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 705 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 7, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1975 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | OTERO COUNTY (NICHOLS, LEX) |
| Other Name | Best Bet |
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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.