Daigre

Huerfano County, Colorado (near LA VETA)

River/Stream: CUCHARAS RIVER-OS

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
32 ft
Dam Length
1,400 ft
Reservoir Storage
300 acre-ft
Year Completed
1907
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
450 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-04-14

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Unsatisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00497
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.51333, -104.99057
Age
119 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.