Fruita #3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Fruita #3, located in Mesa County, Colorado, is a vital water supply dam constructed in 1932 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

This earth dam, standing at a height of 45 feet, serves the primary purpose of water supply to the surrounding area. With a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and a normal storage of 31 acre-feet, Fruita #3 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

Situated on Haypress Creek, Fruita #3 spans 564 feet in length and covers a surface area of 4 acres. The dam, regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, features uncontrolled and valve outlet gates, along with an uncontrolled spillway. Despite its age, the dam is in fair condition and poses a low hazard potential. Regular inspections are conducted to ensure its safety and functionality, with the last assessment taking place in October 2016.

Overall, Fruita #3 serves as a key infrastructure for water management in the area, providing a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam remains essential for safeguarding water resources and addressing the needs of the local community in Dewey, Utah.

Year Completed

1932

Dam Length

564

Dam Height

45

River Or Stream

HAYPRESS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

45

Nid Storage

51

Structural Height

52

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled, Valve

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

52
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.