Silver Lake

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyBoulder
Nearest CityBOULDER
River/StreamNORTH BOULDER CREEK
Coordinates40.02822, -105.57736

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length1,450 ft
Year Completed1887 (139 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,819 acre-ft
Max Storage4,819 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,987 acre-ft
Surface Area104 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge8,370 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF BOULDER (CLARK, KEVIN)
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/31/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00249
Federal IDCO00249
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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