Vega Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | COLLBRAN |
| River/Stream | PLATEAU CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.22430, -107.81080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 162 ft |
| Dam Height | 130 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38,102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38,102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32,980 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,109 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,650 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |