DURANGO, Colo. - The Bureau of Reclamation announced today that Vallecito Dam, located near Bayfield, Colorado, will be closed to pedestrian traffic Tuesday, September 8, 2015, to Wednesday, October 7, 2015, for public safety.
The closure is due to the installation of vehicle barriers and boulders at both ends of Vallecito Dam. The construction work will involve heavy equipment, concrete, and open excavations. Construction fence and appropriate signage will be installed in the area. In addition to the dam closure, both parking lots on either side of the dam will be closed for construction access and staging materials and equipment.
A four-foot opening will remain between the barriers and boulders for future pedestrian, horse, ATV, and snow machine access.
Source: Bureau of Reclamation
