Mountain Home

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyCostilla
Nearest CityARROYA HONDO, NM
River/StreamTRINCHERA CREEK
Coordinates37.39341, -105.39396

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height153 ft
Dam Height127 ft
Dam Length490 ft
Year Completed1908 (118 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage26,230 acre-ft
Max Storage26,230 acre-ft
Normal Storage17,964 acre-ft
Surface Area597 acres
Drainage Area70 sq mi
Max Discharge17,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerTRACY KESTER,
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/23/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00818
Federal IDCO00818
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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