Spanish Peaks Ranch #13

APISHAPA RIVER-TR· Las Animas, Colorado· Built 1957· Earth· 34 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Spanish Peaks Ranch #13 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 74.3% in CO)
Dam Length785 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDCO02129

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: May 3, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

SPANISH PEAKS LAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION (BOCOCK, ROB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Spanish Peaks Ranch #13?

Spanish Peaks Ranch #13 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 Spanish Peaks Ranch #13?

Spanish Peaks Ranch #13 is owned by SPANISH PEAKS LAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION (BOCOCK, ROB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Spanish Peaks Ranch #13 built?

Spanish Peaks Ranch #13 was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Spanish Peaks Ranch #13?

Spanish Peaks Ranch #13 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Spanish Peaks Ranch #13?

Spanish Peaks Ranch #13 has a dam height of 34 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 Spanish Peaks Ranch #13 last inspected?

Spanish Peaks Ranch #13 was last inspected on May 3, 2013. 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.