House Reservoir
House Reservoir is an earth dam located in Moffat County, Colorado, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About House Reservoir
The primary purpose of House Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Vermillion Ranch Lp (t Wright Dickinson) (private). It impounds the Antone Canyon near Ink Springs Ranch.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 08/22/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Moffat |
| Nearest City | Ink Springs Ranch |
| River/Stream | Antone Canyon |
| Coordinates | 40.91389, -108.76723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 280 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | VERMILLION RANCH LP (T WRIGHT DICKINSON) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02605 |
| Federal ID | CO02605 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |