Hayden Plant Recycled Water
Hayden Plant Recycled Water is an earth dam located in Routt County, Colorado, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hayden Plant Recycled Water
The primary purpose of Hayden Plant Recycled Water 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 Xcel Energy - Hayden Station (stewart, Mark) (public utility). It impounds the Yampa River-os near Hayden.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 4,180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,596 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 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 05/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Routt |
| Nearest City | Hayden |
| River/Stream | Yampa River-os |
| Coordinates | 40.48834, -107.18557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,596 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,596 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | XCEL ENERGY - HAYDEN STATION (STEWART, MARK) |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02096 |
| Federal ID | CO02096 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |