Reynolds is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 960 ft long, taller than 80% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 Mt. Lamborn Ranches (steve Kossler) (private). It impounds the Reynolds Creek near Hotchkiss.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/14/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Hotchkiss |
| River/Stream | Reynolds Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.81500, -107.56390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Mt. Lamborn Ranches (steve Kossler) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00621 |
| Federal ID | CO00621 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |