Rito Hondo

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyHinsdale
Nearest CitySOUTH FORK
River/StreamRITO HONDO
Coordinates37.89140, -107.17557

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage766 acre-ft
Max Storage766 acre-ft
Normal Storage561 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge1,380 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (TAYLOR, MARGARET)
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection06/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00778
Federal IDCO00778
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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