Rito Hondo
High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Hinsdale |
| Nearest City | SOUTH FORK |
| River/Stream | RITO HONDO |
| Coordinates | 37.89140, -107.17557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 766 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 766 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 561 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,380 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (TAYLOR, MARGARET) |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |