Walsenburg Ponds

Colorado — Huerfano County — CUCHARAS RIVER-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyHuerfano
RiverCUCHARAS RIVER-OS
Coordinates37.62668, -104.76057

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage108 acre-ft
Max Storage108 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 25, 1989
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1910
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF WALSENBURG (RAY HARRIMAN)
Other NameLajoya (Erroneous Past Name)

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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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