Pagosa
Pagosa is an earth dam located in Archuleta County, Colorado, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pagosa
The primary purpose of Pagosa 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 Four Mile Creek-os near Pagosa Springs.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 07/12/2016.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Archuleta |
| Nearest City | Pagosa Springs |
| River/Stream | Four Mile Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 37.31059, -106.98871 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PAGOSA AREA WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT (WINTON, E |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02097 |
| Federal ID | CO02097 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |