Lucky Find Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lucky Find, also known as Keough, is a privately owned dam located in Hotchkiss, Colorado, along the Leroux Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1905 for irrigation purposes, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 538 feet. With a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres, Lucky Find plays a vital role in water supply management in the region.

Despite its age, Lucky Find is in satisfactory condition and poses a low hazard potential. It is regularly inspected by the state regulatory agency, with the last assessment conducted in September 2020. The dam has no spillway and features slide and uncontrolled outlet gates. Additionally, Lucky Find has a risk assessment rating of 2, indicating a high risk level that requires proper risk management measures to ensure its continued safety and functionality.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Lucky Find's historical significance and role in supporting agricultural activities in Delta County, Colorado. With its strategic location and reliable water storage capacity, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure for irrigation and water supply purposes in the area. As efforts continue to maintain and manage Lucky Find, its importance in sustaining local water resources remains paramount for the community and environment it serves.

Year Completed

1905

Dam Length

538

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

LEROUX CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

99

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate), Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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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.