Oligarchy #1

Colorado — Boulder County — ST. VRAIN CREEK-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyBoulder
RiverST. VRAIN CREEK-OS
Coordinates40.19836, -105.19178

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length1,040 ft
NID Storage2,161 acre-ft
Max Storage2,161 acre-ft
Surface Area97 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 10, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1889
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerOLIGARCHY RESERVOIR COMPANY (TIPTON, PRESIDENT, NE
Other NameBurch Lake

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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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