Dams in Otero County, Colorado
10Total Dams
0High Hazard
8Significant
Dam Safety in Otero County, Colorado
Otero County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 8 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Otero County is 91 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Crooked Arroyo Det Ca-1 at 61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crooked Arroyo Det Ca-1 | Significant | Satisfactory | 61 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1973 |
| Crooked Arroyo Det Ca-2 | Significant | Fair | 56 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1975 |
| Dye | Significant | Fair | 40 | Irrigation | 1903 |
| Crooked Arroyo Det Ca-3 | Significant | Satisfactory | 40 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1972 |
| Crooked Arroyo Det Ca-4 | Significant | Satisfactory | 40 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1973 |
| Horse Creek | Significant | Fair | 30 | Irrigation | 1900 |
| Holbrook | Significant | Satisfactory | 25 | Irrigation | 1890 |
| Crystal Lake | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 18 | Recreation | |
| Browning And Reese #2 | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1908 |
| Timpas 1_(browning & Reese #1) | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1916 |