South Colo. Power Co. is an earth dam located in Pueblo County, Colorado, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 150 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About South Colo. Power Co.
The primary purpose of South Colo. Power Co. 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 Black Hills Energy (hall, Kevin) (public utility). It impounds the Arkansas River-os near Avondale.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/22/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Pueblo |
| Nearest City | Avondale |
| River/Stream | Arkansas River-os |
| Coordinates | 38.26773, -104.61485 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Black Hills Energy (hall, Kevin) |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02141 |
| Federal ID | CO02141 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |