Lake Capote

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyArchuleta
Nearest CityBlanco
River/StreamStollsteimer Creek
Coordinates37.19860, -107.26080

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length1,160 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage700 acre-ft
Max Storage700 acre-ft
Normal Storage296 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area92 sq mi
Max Discharge16,275 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBIA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/03/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO01095
Federal IDCO01095
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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