Silver Lake

Colorado — Boulder County — NORTH BOULDER CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyBoulder
RiverNORTH BOULDER CREEK
Coordinates40.02822, -105.57736

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length1,450 ft
NID Storage4,819 acre-ft
Max Storage4,819 acre-ft
Surface Area104 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 31, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1887
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF BOULDER (CLARK, KEVIN)

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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