Alessi Flood Control Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyHuerfano
Nearest CityWALSENBURG
River/StreamPICTOU ARROYO
Coordinates37.62565, -104.79659

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length2,197 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage224 acre-ft
Max Storage224 acre-ft
Normal Storage104 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Max Discharge4,060 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF WALSENBURG
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00511
Federal IDCO00511
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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