Reynolds
Reynolds is a concrete dam located in Clear Creek County, Colorado, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair 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 Agricultural Ditch & Reservoir Company (acker, Pet (private). It impounds the Fall River-tr near Idaho Springs.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 61 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 1910, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/22/2017.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Clear Creek |
| Nearest City | Idaho Springs |
| River/Stream | Fall River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.83747, -105.68189 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 61 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 38 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | AGRICULTURAL DITCH & RESERVOIR COMPANY (ACKER, PET |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00208 |
| Federal ID | CO00208 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |