Cedar Springs dam
Cedar Springs
Cedar Springs is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Larimer County, Colorado. Built in 1969 by David Coleman, this Earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife, the reservoir also serves fire protection, stock, and recreation needs. The dam spans 347 feet in length and has a surface area of 3 acres, drawing water from the Cedar Creek.
Maintained and regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, Cedar Springs has a low hazard potential and is categorized as being in fair condition as of the last inspection in October 2019. With a maximum discharge capacity of 660 cubic feet per second and an uncontrolled spillway, the dam presents a moderate risk level of 3. Although no emergency action plan is documented, the dam is inspected every 6 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety for surrounding communities.
Cedar Springs is a vital component of the local ecosystem, providing habitat for various wildlife species and offering recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. As climate change continues to affect water resources, monitoring and maintaining dams like Cedar Springs will be crucial in safeguarding the environment and ensuring sustainable water management practices in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Cedar Springs -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Creek Near Masonville | 23 cfs | → |
| Big Thompson River At Loveland | 63 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn | 392 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre River At Fort Collins | 212 cfs | → |
| St. Vrain Creek At Lyons | 56 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C | 201 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedar Springs.
⚓ Boat launches
- Boat Ramp Larimer County
- Filter Plant River Access Point (Put-In)
- Pineview River Access Point (Put-In, Take-Out)
- Bridges River Access Point (Put-In)
- Bridges River Access Point (Take-Out)
- Bridges River Access Point (Take-Out #2)
⛺ Campgrounds
- Pinewood Reservoir
- Flatiron Reservoir
- Pole Hill Road Dispersed Camping
- Carter Lake - North Side Campgrounds
- North Pine Campground
- South Bay - Horsetooth Reservoir
🎣 Fishing spots
- Big Thompson River Fishing Site
- Pinewood Reservoir
- Flatiron Reservoir
- Carter Lake
- Boedecker Reservoir
- Estes Lake
Track Cedar Springs in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Cedar Springs
Where does the data for Cedar Springs come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Cedar Springs.