Dams in Baca County, Colorado
9Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Baca County, Colorado
Baca County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Baca County is 75 years old. The most common purpose is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The tallest dam is Two Buttes at 106 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Buttes | High | Satisfactory | 106 | Recreation | 1908 |
| Turks Pond | Low | Satisfactory | 38 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Hoopengarner Sw #4 | Low | Fair | 32 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1963 |
| Grover W. Mundell #1 | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Irrigation | 1980 |
| Hoopengarner Sw #1 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 28 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1963 |
| Hoopengarner Sw #3 | Low | Fair | 23 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1963 |
| Tract 1828 | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Irrigation | 1940 |
| Plum Creek Stock | Low | Satisfactory | 22 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1939 |
| Jett | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1948 |