Wahatoya Lake
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Huerfano |
| Nearest City | LA VETA |
| River/Stream | WAHATOYA CREEK-OS |
| Coordinates | 37.50834, -104.99723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,845 ft |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Max Discharge | 83 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF WALSENBURG |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |