Martin Lake

Colorado — Huerfano County — CUCHARAS RIVER-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyHuerfano
RiverCUCHARAS RIVER-OS
Coordinates37.60668, -104.83223

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage4,076 acre-ft
Max Storage4,076 acre-ft
Surface Area190 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 6, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1910
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF WALSENBURG
Other NameLake Oehm

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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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