Pine River Watershed P. R. 1
Pine River Watershed P. R. 1 is an earth dam located in La Plata County, Colorado, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pine River Watershed P. R. 1
The primary purpose of Pine River Watershed P. R. 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 Pine River Canal Co. (nossman, Jake) (private). It impounds the Spring Creek-tr near Blanco, Nm.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/19/2016.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata |
| Nearest City | Blanco, Nm |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.06667, -107.52557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 588 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | PINE RIVER CANAL CO. (NOSSMAN, JAKE) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01067 |
| Federal ID | CO01067 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |