Sanchez

Costilla County, Colorado (near SAN LUIS)

River/Stream: VENTERO CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
137 ft
Dam Length
1,170 ft
Reservoir Storage
137,850 acre-ft
Year Completed
1911
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
8,850 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-07-22

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
CO00790
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.11387, -105.41064
Age
115 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.