Hunt dam
Hunt
Hunt is a privately owned dam located in Delta, Colorado, specifically in the city of Lazear. Built in 1948 for irrigation purposes, this Earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet with a hydraulic height of 36 feet. It spans 238 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 169 acre-feet, making it a crucial water resource for the area. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, ensuring its safe operation for irrigation needs.
Despite its age, Hunt has been assessed to be in fair condition with a low hazard potential. The dam does not have a spillway and utilizes slide and uncontrolled gates for water release. In the event of an emergency, the dam is not currently equipped with an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), highlighting a potential area for improvement in risk management. The risk assessment for Hunt indicates a high risk level, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to mitigate any potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water supply.
Overall, Hunt serves as a vital infrastructure for irrigation in the region, with a significant storage capacity for water. While it has been deemed to be in fair condition, there are areas such as emergency preparedness that could be strengthened to enhance safety measures. As climate change continues to impact water resources, monitoring and maintaining structures like Hunt will be crucial for sustainable water management in the future.
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 Hunt -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N.F. Gunnison R Blw Leroux Cr | 529 cfs | → |
| Surface Creek Near Cedaredge | 34 cfs | → |
| North Fork Gunnison River Below Paonia | 49 cfs | → |
| Surface Creek At Cedaredge | 39 cfs | → |
| North Fk Gunnison River Above Mouth Nr Lazear | 497 cfs | → |
| Terror Creek At Mouth Near Bowie | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hunt.
Boat launches
- Gunnison Forks
- Delta County
- Grand Avenue Delta County
- South River Road Delta County
- Shea Road Delta County
- Orchard Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Cottonwood Grove Campground
- Blacker
- Enchanted Forest
- Entrada Bench (Across From Enhanted Camp)
- Weir And Johnson
- Weir & Johnson Campground - Grand Valley Rd
Fishing spots
- Fruitgrowers Reservoir
- Cedar Mesa Reservoir
- Weir & Johnson Reservoir
- Park Reservoir
- Vela
- Youngs Creek Reservoirs
Track Hunt 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 Hunt
Where does the data for Hunt 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 Hunt.