Maria
Maria is an earth dam located in Huerfano County, Colorado, built in 1887. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Maria
The primary purpose of Maria is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Maria Lakes Grazing Association (siecke, Don) (private). It impounds the Cucharas River-os near Boone.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 2,170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 230 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,300 acre-feet. Completed in 1887, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/15/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Huerfano |
| Nearest City | Boone |
| River/Stream | Cucharas River-os |
| Coordinates | 37.68334, -104.68057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1887 (139 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 230 acres |
| Max Discharge | 118 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MARIA LAKES GRAZING ASSOCIATION (SIECKE, DON) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01125 |
| Federal ID | CO01125 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |