Barton Porter East dam
Barton Porter East
Barton Porter East, located in Garfield County, Colorado, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1958 for irrigation purposes. The dam stands at a height of 75 feet with a hydraulic height of 62 feet, and has a length of 826 feet. It has a storage capacity of 1195 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 1034 acre-feet, serving as a vital water resource for the surrounding area.
With a significant hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of May 2020, Barton Porter East is regulated and inspected by the Colorado Department of Water Resources. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 30 feet and an outlet gate for water release. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and has emergency action plans in place, highlighting the commitment to managing any potential risks associated with its operation.
Overall, Barton Porter East is a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region, providing irrigation water to support agricultural activities. While it poses some risk due to its significant hazard potential, the dam is well-maintained and regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity and the safety of the surrounding community. Its historical significance and continued operation make it a key feature in the local water resource and climate landscape.
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 Barton Porter East -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado River Below Glenwood Springs | 3,130 cfs | → |
| Roaring Fork River At Glenwood Springs | 1,310 cfs | → |
| West Divide Creek Near Raven | 50 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Near Dotsero | 1,240 cfs | → |
| Roaring Fork River Near Emma | 542 cfs | → |
| Crystal River Ab Avalanche C | 853 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Barton Porter East.
Boat launches
- South Canyon Boat Ramp
- I 70 Garfield County
- New Castle
- Grizzly Creek Garfield County
- Dotsero Landing Boat Ramp
- Lyon's Gulch Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Tiki Mine Camp
- West Elk Ridge Camp
- West Elk Area Campsite
- Thompson Creek Camp
- Coffee Pot Spring
- White Owl
Fishing spots
- Harvey Gap Reservoir
- Deep Lake Fishing/Picnic Area Fishing Site
- Rifle Gap Reservoir
- Meadow Creek Lake
- Meadow Lake Picnic Area
- Christine Lake
Paddle runs
Track Barton Porter East in the Snoflo app
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About Barton Porter East
Where does the data for Barton Porter East 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 Significant 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 Barton Porter East.