Vallecito Dam (National ID # CO01695) is a dam in La Plata County, Colorado[2] about 18 miles (29 km) northeast of Durango.

[3] Trees were cleared for the reservoir by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

[3] It impounds the Los Pinos River for irrigation water storage.

The dam is owned by the Bureau and is operated by the local Pine River Irrigation District.

[2][3] Recreational opportunities include fishing, hunting, boating, camping and hiking.