Trinidad Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Las Animas |
| Nearest City | TRINIDAD |
| River/Stream | PURGATOIRE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.14286, -104.55161 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 203 ft |
| Dam Height | 203 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 164,930 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164,930 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71,779 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,442 acres |
| Drainage Area | 671 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 458,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Albuquerque District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |