Sanchez

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyCostilla
Nearest CitySAN LUIS
River/StreamVENTERO CREEK
Coordinates37.11387, -105.41064

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height137 ft
Dam Height130 ft
Dam Length1,170 ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage137,850 acre-ft
Max Storage137,850 acre-ft
Normal Storage103,114 acre-ft
Surface Area3,145 acres
Drainage Area86 sq mi
Max Discharge8,850 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSANCHEZ DITCH AND RESERVOIR CO. (CALDON, KEITH)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection07/22/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00790
Federal IDCO00790
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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