La Veta Lake North

Colorado — Huerfano County — CUCHARAS RIVER-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyHuerfano
RiverCUCHARAS RIVER-OS
Coordinates37.49333, -105.00390

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length993 ft
NID Storage112 acre-ft
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 25, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1882
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTOWN OF LA VETA

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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.

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