Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a
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 Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 107 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01879 |
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
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
State Government
Nearby Dams
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.