La Veta Lake South
La Veta Lake South is an earth dam located in Huerfano County, Colorado, built in 1901. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About La Veta Lake South
The primary purpose of La Veta Lake South 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 Laveta.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 213 acre-feet. Completed in 1901, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Huerfano |
| Nearest City | Laveta |
| River/Stream | Cucharas River-os |
| Coordinates | 37.49167, -105.00390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF LA VETA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01135 |
| Federal ID | CO01135 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |