Summitville Tailings
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Rio Grande |
| Nearest City | CAPULIN |
| River/Stream | WIGHTMAN FORK |
| Coordinates | 37.42862, -106.58863 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 83 ft |
| Dam Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,940 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | COLORADO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT (BOAR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |