Horseshoe Lake
Colorado — Huerfano County — CUCHARAS RIVER-OS
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Huerfano |
| River | CUCHARAS RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 37.60501, -104.84890 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,180 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 172 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 3, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (TAYLOR, MARGARET) |
| Other Name | Lake Miriam |
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.