La Veta Lake North
Colorado — Huerfano County — CUCHARAS RIVER-OS
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Huerfano |
| River | CUCHARAS RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 37.49333, -105.00390 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 993 ft |
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 25, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1882 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | TOWN OF LA VETA |
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.