Hignio Cordova #1
Hignio Cordova #1 is an earth dam located in Las Animas County, Colorado, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hignio Cordova #1
The primary purpose of Hignio Cordova #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Max Torres (private). It impounds the Luning Arroyo near Las Animas.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Las Animas |
| Nearest City | Las Animas |
| River/Stream | Luning Arroyo |
| Coordinates | 37.32667, -104.24057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MAX TORRES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00538 |
| Federal ID | CO00538 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |