Ryan
Ryan is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1907. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ryan
The primary purpose of Ryan is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ryan Reservoir Partners (bill Kissner) (private). It impounds the Youngs Creek-tr near Cedaredge.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 446 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1907, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/23/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Cedaredge |
| River/Stream | Youngs Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.03001, -107.92223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 446 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 105 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RYAN RESERVOIR PARTNERS (BILL KISSNER) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00624 |
| Federal ID | CO00624 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |