Sanchez Stabilizing

COSTILLA CREEK-OS· Costilla, Colorado· Built 1956· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Sanchez Stabilizing is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 64% in CO)
Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage425 acre-ft
Normal Storage260 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge353 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDCO00817

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 25, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

SANCHEZ DITCH AND RESERVOIR CO. (CALDON, KEITH)

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sanchez Stabilizing?

Sanchez Stabilizing 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 Sanchez Stabilizing?

Sanchez Stabilizing is owned by SANCHEZ DITCH AND RESERVOIR CO. (CALDON, KEITH) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sanchez Stabilizing built?

Sanchez Stabilizing was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Sanchez Stabilizing?

Sanchez Stabilizing serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sanchez Stabilizing?

Sanchez Stabilizing has a dam height of 29 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 Sanchez Stabilizing last inspected?

Sanchez Stabilizing was last inspected on October 25, 2021. 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.