Durango Terminal
Durango Terminal is an earth dam located in La Plata County, Colorado, built in 1954. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Durango Terminal
The primary purpose of Durango Terminal is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Durango (baker, Allison) (local government). It impounds the Goeglein Gulch-os near Durango.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 655 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 341 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/07/2022.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Colorado dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata |
| Nearest City | Durango |
| River/Stream | Goeglein Gulch-os |
| Coordinates | 37.29075, -107.84712 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 655 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 341 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 341 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF DURANGO (BAKER, ALLISON) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01060 |
| Federal ID | CO01060 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |