Town Center
Key Takeaway
Town Center is classified as significant hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 81.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 585 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,685 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01058 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PAGOSA LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (LARRY LY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Town Center?
Town Center is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Town Center?
Town Center is owned by PAGOSA LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (LARRY LY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Town Center built?
Town Center was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Town Center?
Town Center serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Town Center?
Town Center has a dam height of 40 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 Town Center last inspected?
Town Center was last inspected on May 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.