Reynolds
Reynolds is an earth dam located in Summit County, Colorado, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Reynolds
The primary purpose of Reynolds is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Keystone Resort (steve Corneillier) (private). It impounds the Soda Creek near Dillon.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 332 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 244 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/31/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Dillon |
| River/Stream | Soda Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.58333, -105.99723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 332 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 570 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KEYSTONE RESORT (STEVE CORNEILLIER) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00664 |
| Federal ID | CO00664 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |