Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a
Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a is an earth dam located in Bent County, Colorado, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a
The primary purpose of Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Colorado Parks And Wildlife (state). It impounds the Adobe Creek-os near Las Animas.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/22/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Bent |
| Nearest City | Las Animas |
| River/Stream | Adobe Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 38.11834, -103.31891 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 107 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01879 |
| Federal ID | CO01879 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |