Lake Dorothy

Las Animas County, Colorado (near CAPULIN, N. M.)

River/Stream: E FORK SCHWACHEIM CREEK-TR

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
65 ft
Dam Length
775 ft
Reservoir Storage
443 acre-ft
Year Completed
1937
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,954 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2016-08-15

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00540
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.00334, -104.37557
Age
89 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.