Teller Lake No. 5 - West
Key Takeaway
Teller Lake No. 5 - West 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 | 9 ft (taller than 2.9% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1949 |
| NID ID | CO02892 |
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 - West?
Teller Lake No. 5 - West 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 - West?
Teller Lake No. 5 - West 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 - West built?
Teller Lake No. 5 - West 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 - West?
Teller Lake No. 5 - West 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 - West?
Teller Lake No. 5 - West has a dam height of 9 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 - West last inspected?
Teller Lake No. 5 - West was last inspected on October 28, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.