Albion Lake is a concrete dam located in Boulder County, Colorado, built in 1913. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 780 ft long, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Albion Lake
The primary purpose of Albion Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Boulder (clark, Kevin) (local government). It impounds the North Boulder Creek near Boulder.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1913, the structure is over a century 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/31/2022.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Boulder |
| Nearest City | Boulder |
| River/Stream | North Boulder Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.04526, -105.60233 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 495 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Boulder (clark, Kevin) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00212 |
| Federal ID | CO00212 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |