Huerfano Valley
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Pueblo |
| Nearest City | FOWLER |
| River/Stream | HUERFANO RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 38.14668, -104.39390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,074 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,074 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,088 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 331 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BASIN LANDS LLC/GREAT PLAINS IRRIGATION CO. LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |