Lake Capote

Archuleta County, Colorado (near Blanco)

River/Stream: Stollsteimer Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
39 ft
Dam Length
1,160 ft
Reservoir Storage
700 acre-ft
Year Completed
1948
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
16,275 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-03

Hazard Classification: High — 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
CO01095
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.19860, -107.26080
Age
78 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.