Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1 dam
Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1
Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1, located in Larimer County, Colorado, is a vital resource in the management of water from the Cache la Poudre River. This earth dam structure stands at 15 feet in height and has a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet. With a surface area of 12 acres, the pond serves as a crucial component in the water treatment process undertaken by the local government.
Maintained by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) in Colorado, Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1 has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in September 2020. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the risk assessment for this dam is moderate. With a history of regular inspections every 6 years and a designated emergency action plan, the pond is well-equipped to handle any potential risks associated with its operation.
Situated within the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1 not only serves as a critical water resource but also stands as a testament to effective water management practices in the face of climate change challenges. As a key infrastructure in Colorado's water network, this pond plays a key role in ensuring the continued availability of clean water for the region's residents and ecosystems.
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 Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn | 392 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre River At Fort Collins | 212 cfs | → |
| North Fork Cache La Poudre R. At Livermore | 15 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C | 201 cfs | → |
| Buckhorn Creek Near Masonville | 23 cfs | → |
| N Frk Cache La Poudre R Blw Halligan Res Nr V Dal | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1.
⚓ Boat launches
- Filter Plant River Access Point (Put-In)
- Bridges River Access Point (Take-Out)
- Bridges River Access Point (Take-Out #2)
- Bridges River Access Point (Put-In)
- Pineview River Access Point (Put-In, Take-Out)
- Boat Ramp Larimer County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Ansel Watrous Campground
- Ansel Watrous
- Inlet Bay - Horsetooth Reservoir
- Stove Prairie Campground
- Stove Prairie
- South Bay - Horsetooth Reservoir
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
More paddle runs →Track Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1
Where does the data for Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1 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 Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1.