Lakeview Village Ski Dam

ST. VRAIN CREEK-OS· Weld, Colorado· Built 1991· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lakeview Village Ski Dam is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 20.1% in CO)
Dam Length3,800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage95 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge90 cfs
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)
NID IDCO02370

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 15, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

LAKEVIEW VILLAGE, INC. (NOCK, JAMES)

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lakeview Village Ski Dam?

Lakeview Village Ski Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lakeview Village Ski Dam?

Lakeview Village Ski Dam is owned by LAKEVIEW VILLAGE, INC. (NOCK, JAMES) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lakeview Village Ski Dam built?

Lakeview Village Ski Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Lakeview Village Ski Dam?

Lakeview Village Ski Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lakeview Village Ski Dam?

Lakeview Village Ski Dam has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Lakeview Village Ski Dam last inspected?

Lakeview Village Ski Dam was last inspected on May 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.