Bison Park

Teller County, Colorado (near PUEBLO)

River/Stream: BISON CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
900 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,548 acre-ft
Year Completed
1902
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-09-13

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO02047
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.77167, -105.08556
Age
124 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.