Tyler Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Tyler is a private dam located in Crawford, Colorado, along the Muddy Creek-TR.


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Summary

Built in 1955, this Earth dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with additional functions including fire protection, stock, small fish ponds, and recreation. Standing at 49 feet high and 600 feet long, Tyler has a storage capacity of 193 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres.

Despite its age, Tyler is in fair condition with a low hazard potential, as assessed in 2017. The dam has a hydraulic height of 36 feet and a structural height of 41 feet, with a maximum discharge rate of 74 cubic feet per second. The dam features slide and uncontrolled outlet gates, and has no spillway. While the risk assessment for Tyler is moderate, regular inspections and maintenance ensure its continued safety and functionality for the local community and environment.

Located in Montrose County, Tyler's significance lies in its contribution to the irrigation infrastructure in the region, supporting agriculture and water resource management. With state regulation and enforcement in place, Tyler plays a vital role in water distribution while offering recreational opportunities and enhancing the local ecosystem. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and maintaining structures like Tyler are crucial for sustainable water management in Colorado.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

49

River Or Stream

MUDDY CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

36

Nid Storage

193

Structural Height

41

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate), Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

49
       
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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.