Lake Dorothy

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyLas Animas
Nearest CityCAPULIN, N. M.
River/StreamE FORK SCHWACHEIM CREEK-TR
Coordinates37.00334, -104.37557

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height65 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length775 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage443 acre-ft
Max Storage443 acre-ft
Normal Storage344 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge1,954 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerRATON WATER WORKS (DAN CAMPBELL, GENERAL MANAGER)
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/15/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO00540
Federal IDCO00540
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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