Spence
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Archuleta |
| Nearest City | DULCE, NM |
| River/Stream | SPENCE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.11286, -106.86295 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 915 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 617 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 617 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,243 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ALPINE LAKES RANCH DITCH CO. (SMITH, RON) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |