Thibodeaux is a private earth dam located in Ignacio, Colorado, along the Wickenson Gulch. Owned privately and regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes with a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 21 acre-feet. With a significant hazard potential and a high risk assessment rating of 2, Thibodeaux poses a potential risk to its surroundings.

Designed by Steve Winters and having undergone a satisfactory condition assessment as of October 2019, Thibodeaux lacks a spillway and relies on uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite its age of completion being unspecified, regular inspections take place every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's location in La Plata County, Colorado, under the jurisdiction of the state's regulatory agency, reinforces the importance of its maintenance and management for water resource and climate enthusiasts.

With a modest surface area of 2 acres and a drainage area of 1, Thibodeaux has a maximum discharge capacity of 600 cubic feet per second. Its risk assessment calls for heightened risk management measures due to its significant hazard potential. As an important recreational structure in the area, Thibodeaux serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between ecologic