Horse Creek
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Otero |
| Nearest City | LAS ANIMAS |
| River/Stream | HORSE CREEK-OS |
| Coordinates | 38.19000, -103.40724 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,765 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43,125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43,125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28,746 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,626 acres |
| Drainage Area | 122 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FORT LYON CANAL CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |