Ridges Basin Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyLa Plata
Nearest CityDURANGO
River/StreamBASIN CREEK
Coordinates37.21940, -107.89540

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height273 ft
Dam Height273 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
Year Completed2008 (18 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage139,809 acre-ft
Max Storage139,809 acre-ft
Normal Storage121,070 acre-ft
Surface Area1,548 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/28/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO02952
Federal IDCO02952
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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