Lajoya
Lajoya is an earth dam located in Huerfano County, Colorado, built in 1901. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lajoya
The primary purpose of Lajoya is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by T. I. Welch Grain Co. (welsh, Marc) (private). It impounds the Walsen Arroyo-os near Boone.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 273 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/11/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Huerfano |
| Nearest City | Boone |
| River/Stream | Walsen Arroyo-os |
| Coordinates | 37.62000, -104.73223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | T. I. WELCH GRAIN CO. (WELSH, MARC) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02208 |
| Federal ID | CO02208 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |