Crooked Arroyo Det Ca-1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 9, 2025
Crooked Arroyo Det Ca-1, also known as Danny Round, is a local government-owned earth dam located in La Junta, Colorado.
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Summary
Built in 1973 by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Crooked Arroyo-TR river or stream. With a height of 46 feet and a length of 2730 feet, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 5754 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 204 acres.
Managed by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, Crooked Arroyo Det Ca-1 has a significant hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of December 2018. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 74 feet and a maximum discharge of 7250 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, the dam is inspected every three years to ensure its structural integrity and safety measures are up to standards. The emergency action plan for the dam was last revised in June 2019, highlighting the importance of preparedness and response in the event of a disaster.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
2730 |
Dam Height |
46 |
River Or Stream |
CROOKED ARROYO-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
204 |
Hydraulic Height |
41 |
Drainage Area |
24 |
Nid Storage |
5754 |
Structural Height |
61 |
Outlet Gates |
Needle - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
61 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Crooked Arroyo Det Ca-1