VIELE LAKE - CO00257-2069
Dam Name: VIELE LAKE
State: CO
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 09/14/2013
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: High Reservoir Level
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Incident IDCO00257-2069
Incident Descriptionspillway flows (report of dam failing) - Colorado Flooding of 9-13
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Owner TypeL
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)RFC
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Dam Height24 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)240.00
Surface Area (acres)20.00
Year Completed1967
NID NumberCO00257
River NameSOUTH BOULDER CREEK-TR
Latitude39.9733
Longitude-105.249
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Regulatory Agency(ies)DWR
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