La Veta Lake North
La Veta Lake North is an earth dam located in Huerfano County, Colorado, built in 1882. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About La Veta Lake North
The primary purpose of La Veta Lake North is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of La Veta (local government). It impounds the Cucharas River-os near La Veta.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 993 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1882, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Huerfano |
| Nearest City | La Veta |
| River/Stream | Cucharas River-os |
| Coordinates | 37.49333, -105.00390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 993 ft |
| Year Completed | 1882 (144 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF LA VETA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02186 |
| Federal ID | CO02186 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |