Slesinger
Slesinger is an earth dam located in Archuleta County, Colorado, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Slesinger
The primary purpose of Slesinger is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Russel Family Ltd. Ptnrship (charles Russell) (san (private). It impounds the Leche Creek-tr near Trujillo.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 105 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Archuleta |
| Nearest City | Trujillo |
| River/Stream | Leche Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.20000, -106.78779 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 105 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 89 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RUSSEL FAMILY LTD. PTNRSHIP (CHARLES RUSSELL) (SAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02136 |
| Federal ID | CO02136 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |