Teller Lake No. 5 - East
Key Takeaway
Teller Lake No. 5 - East is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1911 and is 115 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 683 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00253 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CITY OF BOULDER/OPEN SPACE (BRAUTIGAM, JANE)
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Teller Lake No. 5 - East?
Teller Lake No. 5 - East 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 Teller Lake No. 5 - East?
Teller Lake No. 5 - East is owned by CITY OF BOULDER/OPEN SPACE (BRAUTIGAM, JANE) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Teller Lake No. 5 - East built?
Teller Lake No. 5 - East was completed in 1911, making it 115 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 Teller Lake No. 5 - East?
Teller Lake No. 5 - East serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Teller Lake No. 5 - East?
Teller Lake No. 5 - East has a dam height of 10 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 Teller Lake No. 5 - East last inspected?
Teller Lake No. 5 - East was last inspected on October 28, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.