Vallecito Dam

La Plata County, Colorado (near BAYFIELD)

River/Stream: LOS PINOS RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
162 ft
Dam Length
4,010 ft
Reservoir Storage
136,200 acre-ft
Year Completed
1941
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
30,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2022-08-24

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO01695
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.37650, -107.57290
Age
85 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.