Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a

ADOBE CREEK-OS· Bent, Colorado· Built 1935· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 2.9% in CO)
Dam Length160 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge107 cfs
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)
NID IDCO01879

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 22, 1984
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a?

Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a 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 Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a?

Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a is owned by COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a built?

Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a was completed in 1935, making it 91 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a?

Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a?

Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a has a dam height of 9 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.

When was Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a last inspected?

Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a was last inspected on October 22, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.