Walsenburg City Lake

Colorado — Huerfano County — CUCHARAS RIVER-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyHuerfano
RiverCUCHARAS RIVER-OS
Coordinates37.59668, -104.85723

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length3,950 ft
NID Storage992 acre-ft
Max Storage992 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed2019
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF WALSENBURG
Other NameCity Lake

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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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