Tarryall Ranch Reservoir Dam
Tarryall Ranch Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Park County, Colorado, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tarryall Ranch Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Tarryall Ranch Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James Ingalls, (private). It impounds the Park Creek-tr near Deckers.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 360 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years 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 11/17/2020.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Park |
| Nearest City | Deckers |
| River/Stream | Park Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.28611, -105.84084 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,171 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAMES INGALLS, |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01308 |
| Federal ID | CO01308 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |