Summitville Tailings

Rio Grande County, Colorado (near CAPULIN)

River/Stream: WIGHTMAN FORK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
83 ft
Dam Length
675 ft
Reservoir Storage
450 acre-ft
Year Completed
1968
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
5,940 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2022-08-09

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00785
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.42862, -106.58863
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.