Best

Kiowa County, Colorado (near LAS ANIMAS)

River/Stream: MUSTANG CREEK-OS

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
10 ft
Dam Length
3,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,422 acre-ft
Year Completed
1904
Primary Purpose
Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
2,104 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 1990-08-29

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO01872
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.45168, -103.39890
Age
122 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.