Vela
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | CEDAREDGE |
| River/Stream | SURFACE CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 39.06334, -107.87390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 517 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 517 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 437 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,099 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | VELA, J. L. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |