Stevens
Stevens is an earth dam located in Archuleta County, Colorado, built in 1948. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stevens
The primary purpose of Stevens 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 Pagosa Area Water & Sanitation District (winton, E (public utility). It impounds the Dutton Creek near Pagosa Springs.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 162 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,697 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/26/2022.
At 46 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 | Archuleta |
| Nearest City | Pagosa Springs |
| River/Stream | Dutton Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.29944, -107.07558 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,697 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,697 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,775 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 162 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,684 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PAGOSA AREA WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT (WINTON, E |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01097 |
| Federal ID | CO01097 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |