La Jara - Dam No. 2

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyConejos
Nearest CityCAPULIN
River/StreamLA JARA CREEK
Coordinates37.24774, -106.33749

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length730 ft
Year Completed1906 (120 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14,055 acre-ft
Normal Storage14,055 acre-ft
Surface Area1,241 acres
Drainage Area40 sq mi
Max Discharge1,650 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/09/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO02873
Federal IDCO02873
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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