Vallecito Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata |
| Nearest City | BAYFIELD |
| River/Stream | LOS PINOS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.37650, -107.57290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 162 ft |
| Dam Height | 162 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,010 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,803 acres |
| Drainage Area | 254 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |