Himmelland Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Himmelland, located in Pitkin County, Colorado, is a privately owned dam that serves multiple purposes, including irrigation and recreation.


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Summary

Constructed in 1967 by Eagle Engineering Co and Wright Water, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a reservoir capacity of 200 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the North Fork Fryingpan River, covers a surface area of 15 acres and has a drainage area of 27 square miles.

With a spillway width of 36 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1,223 cubic feet per second, Himmelland poses a low hazard potential and has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition during its last inspection in 2015. The dam has undergone modifications in 1968 and 2008 to enhance its hydraulic and mechanical systems. It also has emergency gates in place for efficient water management. Despite its moderate risk assessment, Himmelland remains a crucial water resource infrastructure for the region, ensuring water supply for irrigation and offering recreational opportunities for visitors.

Years Modified

1968 - Hydraulic, 2008 - Hydraulic, 2008 - Mechanical

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

560

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

N FORK FRYINGPAN RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

20

Drainage Area

27

Nid Storage

200

Structural Height

24

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

24
       
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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.