Salazar #1
Salazar #1 is an earth dam located in Costilla County, Colorado, built in 1904. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Salazar #1
The primary purpose of Salazar #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Battle Mountain Resources Inc. (mardrid, Julio) (private). It impounds the Rito Seco-os near San Luis.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1904, the structure is over a century 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 06/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Costilla |
| Nearest City | San Luis |
| River/Stream | Rito Seco-os |
| Coordinates | 37.21695, -105.41973 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 442 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BATTLE MOUNTAIN RESOURCES INC. (MARDRID, JULIO) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01881 |
| Federal ID | CO01881 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |