Vogler #1
Key Takeaway
Vogler #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 56.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,052 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00103 |
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
THE RANCH (JEFF THERRIEN)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vogler #1?
Vogler #1 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 Vogler #1?
Vogler #1 is owned by THE RANCH (JEFF THERRIEN) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vogler #1 built?
Vogler #1 was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Vogler #1?
Vogler #1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Vogler #1?
Vogler #1 has a dam height of 26 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 Vogler #1 last inspected?
Vogler #1 was last inspected on August 14, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.