Linn And Clark
Linn And Clark is an earth dam located in Archuleta County, Colorado, built in 1902. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Linn And Clark
The primary purpose of Linn And Clark 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 Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association (larry Ly (private). It impounds the Stevens Draw near Pagosa Springs.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 106 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,660 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1902, the structure is over a century old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Archuleta |
| Nearest City | Pagosa Springs |
| River/Stream | Stevens Draw |
| Coordinates | 37.27696, -107.08112 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,660 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,660 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,520 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | PAGOSA LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (LARRY LY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01723 |
| Federal ID | CO01723 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |