Thibodeaux
Thibodeaux is an earth dam located in La Plata County, Colorado. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Thibodeaux
The primary purpose of Thibodeaux is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thibodeaux, Steve (private). It impounds the Wickenson Gulch near Ignacio.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 10/31/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata |
| Nearest City | Ignacio |
| River/Stream | Wickenson Gulch |
| Coordinates | 37.29535, -107.50528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | THIBODEAUX, STEVE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO03018 |
| Federal ID | CO03018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |