Viele Lake
Key Takeaway
Viele Lake is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 32.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00257 |
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, PARKS AND RECREATION (HAYDEN, CAL
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Viele Lake?
Viele Lake 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 Viele Lake?
Viele Lake is owned by CITY OF BOULDER, PARKS AND RECREATION (HAYDEN, CAL (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Viele Lake built?
Viele Lake was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Viele Lake?
Viele Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Viele Lake?
Viele Lake has a dam height of 19 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 Viele Lake last inspected?
Viele Lake was last inspected on September 24, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.