Durango #1 is a rockfill dam located in La Plata County, Colorado, built in 1899. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 360 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic rockfill embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Durango #1
The primary purpose of Durango #1 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 (jack Rogers) (local government). It impounds the Florida River near Bondad.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 530 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1899, 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 09/03/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata |
| Nearest City | Bondad |
| River/Stream | Florida River |
| Coordinates | 37.53833, -107.60390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1899 (127 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 223 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Durango (jack Rogers) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/03/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02084 |
| Federal ID | CO02084 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |