La Jara - Dam No. 1
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Conejos |
| Nearest City | CAPULIN |
| River/Stream | LA JARA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.24500, -106.34001 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14,055 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14,055 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,241 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,650 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (TAYLOR, MARGARET) |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |