Adobe Creek

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyBent
Nearest CityLAS ANIMAS
River/StreamADOBE CREEK-OS
Coordinates38.23501, -103.28056

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length7,375 ft
Year Completed1904 (122 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage122,360 acre-ft
Max Storage122,360 acre-ft
Normal Storage81,592 acre-ft
Surface Area5,094 acres
Drainage Area53 sq mi
Max Discharge72,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerFORT LYON CANAL CO.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00515
Federal IDCO00515
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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