Vogler #1
Vogler #1 is an earth dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Vogler #1
The primary purpose of Vogler #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by The Ranch (jeff Therrien) (private). It impounds the Big Dry Creek-tr near Westminster.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/14/1991. That was over 34 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Westminster |
| River/Stream | Big Dry Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.91168, -105.02223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,052 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | THE RANCH (JEFF THERRIEN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/1991 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00103 |
| Federal ID | CO00103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |