Horseshoe Lake

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyHuerfano
Nearest CityWALSENBURG
River/StreamCUCHARAS RIVER-OS
Coordinates37.60500, -104.84890

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length4,180 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,750 acre-ft
Max Storage3,750 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,760 acre-ft
Surface Area172 acres
Max Discharge373 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (TAYLOR, MARGARET)
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/03/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00498
Federal IDCO00498
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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