Dams in Rio Grande County, Colorado
7Total Dams
3High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Rio Grande County, Colorado
Rio Grande County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Rio Grande County is 95 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Beaver Park at 114 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Park | High | Satisfactory | 114 | Recreation | 1912 |
| Fuchs | High | Satisfactory | 28 | Irrigation | 1930 |
| Million Reservoir | High | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Summitville Tailings | Low | Not Rated | 83 | Water Supply | 1968 |
| Poage | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Irrigation | 1906 |
| Elk Creek #1 | Low | Satisfactory | 21 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1946 |
| Home Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1896 |