Pheney Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pheney, also known as Taussig Reservoir No 1, is a private water resource located in Kremmling, Colorado, along the Reeder Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1910, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a storage capacity of 346 acre-feet. Despite its age, Pheney has been regulated, inspected, and permitted by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, ensuring its operational integrity and safety for the surrounding community.

The dam's spillway, with a width of 10 feet, is uncontrolled, and the hazard potential is classified as low, with a condition assessment marked as unsatisfactory as of July 2019. The reservoir covers a surface area of 20 acres and has a maximum discharge capacity of 135 cubic feet per second. With a drainage area of 2 square miles, Pheney plays a crucial role in providing water for irrigation, fire protection, and stock purposes in the region, showcasing its importance in sustaining local agriculture and ecosystem health.

Despite its moderate risk assessment, Pheney remains a vital water resource in Grand County, Colorado, managed and regulated effectively to ensure its continued functionality and safety. The reservoir's historical significance, coupled with its practical applications in irrigation and environmental conservation, highlights the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience, making Pheney a key asset for water and climate enthusiasts alike in the region.

Year Completed

1910

Dam Length

877

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

REEDER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Hydraulic Height

40

Drainage Area

2

Nid Storage

346

Structural Height

40

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

40
       
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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.