Trinidad Dam
Colorado — Las Animas County — PURGATOIRE RIVER
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Las Animas |
| River | PURGATOIRE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.14286, -104.55161 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 203 ft |
| Dam Height | 203 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,610 ft |
| NID Storage | 164,930 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164,930 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,442 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 31, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1976 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Albuquerque District |
| Other Name | Trinidad Lake |
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.