Roache
Roache is an earth dam located in Huerfano County, Colorado, built in 1915. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Roache
The primary purpose of Roache is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Wolf Springs Ranch (ranch Manager) (private). It impounds the South Bruff Creek-tr near Gardner.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet. Completed in 1915, 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 10/11/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Huerfano |
| Nearest City | Gardner |
| River/Stream | South Bruff Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.83500, -105.36890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | WOLF SPRINGS RANCH (RANCH MANAGER) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02130 |
| Federal ID | CO02130 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |