Spectacle

San Miguel County, Colorado (near NATURITA)

River/Stream: BASIN CR AKA DRY CR

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
333 ft
Reservoir Storage
54 acre-ft
Year Completed
1940
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
1,623 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-05-08

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
CO00868
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.14168, -108.73557
Age
86 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.