Little King Ranch

Grand County, Colorado (near HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS)

River/Stream: BUFFALO CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
65 ft
Dam Length
500 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,570 acre-ft
Year Completed
1968
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,030 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-01

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
CO00712
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.26167, -106.11334
Age
58 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.