La Gunita
Key Takeaway
La Gunita is classified as low hazard in Colorado.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 26.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| NID ID | CO02915 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
U.S. FOREST SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of La Gunita?
La Gunita is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates La Gunita?
La Gunita is owned by U.S. FOREST SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is La Gunita?
La Gunita has a dam height of 17 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.