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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyCostilla
Nearest CityARROYA HONDO, NM
River/StreamTRINCHERA CREEK
Coordinates37.38668, -105.54112

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length585 ft
Year Completed1914 (112 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14,058 acre-ft
Max Storage14,058 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,050 acre-ft
Surface Area587 acres
Drainage Area351 sq mi
Max Discharge12,200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerTRINCHERA IRRIGATION CO. (TRACY KESTER)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/23/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00792
Federal IDCO00792
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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