Regan is an earth dam located in Hinsdale County, Colorado, built in 1906. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 80 ft long. 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 Regan
The primary purpose of Regan is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Rick Davie (private). It impounds the House Canyon Creek near South Fork.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 141 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,007 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1906, 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 09/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Hinsdale |
| Nearest City | South Fork |
| River/Stream | House Canyon Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.76501, -107.22558 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,007 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,007 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 717 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 141 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 305 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Rick Davie |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00804 |
| Federal ID | CO00804 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |