La Veta Lake North

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyHuerfano
Nearest CityLA VETA
River/StreamCUCHARAS RIVER-OS
Coordinates37.49333, -105.00390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length993 ft
Year Completed1882 (144 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage112 acre-ft
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Normal Storage82 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Max Discharge35 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTOWN OF LA VETA
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/25/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO02186
Federal IDCO02186
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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