Walton Det. #1
Walton Det. #1 is an earth dam located in Las Animas County, Colorado, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Walton Det. #1
The primary purpose of Walton Det. #1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Patricia Jung / Sugarite Canyon Ranch (jack Walton (private). It impounds the Chico Rica Creek near Capulin, N. M..
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/28/1998. That was over 27 years ago.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Las Animas |
| Nearest City | Capulin, N. M. |
| River/Stream | Chico Rica Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.02167, -104.34557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,826 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | PATRICIA JUNG / SUGARITE CANYON RANCH (JACK WALTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00548 |
| Federal ID | CO00548 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |