Greeley Lake West
Greeley Lake West is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Greeley Lake West
The primary purpose of Greeley Lake West is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Greeley Dept. Of Public Works (scruby, Jak (local government). It impounds the Cache La Poudre River-tr near Greeley ..
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 277 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/24/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Greeley . |
| River/Stream | Cache La Poudre River-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.40501, -104.72891 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,708 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CITY OF GREELEY DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS (SCRUBY, JAK |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00137 |
| Federal ID | CO00137 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |