Pueblo Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyPueblo
Nearest CityPUEBLO
River/StreamARKANSAS RIVER
Coordinates38.26860, -104.72530

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeButtress
NID Height245 ft
Dam Height200 ft
Dam Length10,230 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage489,116 acre-ft
Max Storage489,116 acre-ft
Normal Storage322,949 acre-ft
Surface Area5,671 acres
Drainage Area4,613 sq mi
Max Discharge191,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection04/10/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00299
Federal IDCO00299
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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