Hayden Raw Water Ponds
Hayden Raw Water Ponds is an earth dam located in Routt County, Colorado, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hayden Raw Water Ponds
The primary purpose of Hayden Raw Water Ponds 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 36 feet tall and stretches 4,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,013 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 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.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Routt |
| Nearest City | Hayden |
| River/Stream | Yampa River-os |
| Coordinates | 40.48333, -107.17723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,013 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,013 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,013 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
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 | CO01012 |
| Federal ID | CO01012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |