Vela
Colorado — Delta County — SURFACE CREEK-TR
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| River | SURFACE CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 39.06334, -107.87390 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| NID Storage | 517 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 517 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 20, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | VELA, J. L. |
Location Map
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.