Holita
Holita is an earth dam located in Huerfano County, Colorado, built in 1901. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Holita
The primary purpose of Holita is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Brett Corsentino, (private). It impounds the Cucharas River-tr near Boone.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 430 acre-feet. Completed in 1901, 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. 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 05/16/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Huerfano |
| Nearest City | Boone |
| River/Stream | Cucharas River-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.66001, -104.74224 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BRETT CORSENTINO, |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01134 |
| Federal ID | CO01134 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |