Pinon Canyon Detention
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Las Animas |
| Nearest City | TRINIDAD |
| River/Stream | PINON CANYON ARROYO |
| Coordinates | 37.18614, -104.52141 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Length | 695 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 561 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 561 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF TRINIDAD DPW |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |