Walsenburg City Lake

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyHuerfano
Nearest CityWALSENBURG
River/StreamCUCHARAS RIVER-OS
Coordinates37.59668, -104.85723

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length3,950 ft
Year Completed2019 (7 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage992 acre-ft
Max Storage992 acre-ft
Normal Storage686 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Max Discharge1,544 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF WALSENBURG
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/06/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00514
Federal IDCO00514
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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