Wahatoya Lake
Colorado — Huerfano County — WAHATOYA CREEK-OS
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Huerfano |
| River | WAHATOYA CREEK-OS |
| Coordinates | 37.50834, -104.99723 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,845 ft |
| NID Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 21, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1901 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF WALSENBURG |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.