Nucla Domestic

Montrose County, Colorado (near NATURITA)

River/Stream: SAN MIGUEL RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
38 ft
Dam Length
1,170 ft
Reservoir Storage
162 acre-ft
Year Completed
1957
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
345 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-05-04

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00867
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.25834, -108.50723
Age
69 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.