8Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Costilla County, Colorado
Costilla County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Costilla County is 102 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Mountain Home at 153 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home | High | Satisfactory | 153 | Irrigation | 1908 |
| Sanchez | High | Unsatisfactory | 137 | Irrigation | 1911 |
| Smith | Significant | Satisfactory | 42 | Irrigation | 1914 |
| Sanchez Stabilizing | Low | Not assessed | 40 | Irrigation | 1956 |
| Eastdale #2 | Low | Not assessed | 32 | Irrigation | 1909 |
| Eastdale #1 | Low | Satisfactory | 31 | Irrigation | 1909 |
| Salazar #1 | Low | Satisfactory | 26 | Irrigation | 1904 |
| Forbes Park | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1976 |