Vaile
Vaile is an earth dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 1892. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vaile
The primary purpose of Vaile is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John And Lloyd Van Skiver (lloyd Van Skiver) (private). It impounds the Third Creek-os near Brighton.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 2,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1892, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/09/1993. That was over 33 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Brighton |
| River/Stream | Third Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.93001, -104.79557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1892 (134 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN AND LLOYD VAN SKIVER (LLOYD VAN SKIVER) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01727 |
| Federal ID | CO01727 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |