Horseshoe Lake

Huerfano County, Colorado (near WALSENBURG)

River/Stream: CUCHARAS RIVER-OS

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
4,180 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,750 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
373 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-11-03

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00498
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.60500, -104.84890
Age
65 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.