Scholl Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Scholl, located in Kremmling, Colorado, is a privately owned irrigation dam on Corral Creek.


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Summary

Designed by M. K. Langsteiner and completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at 51 feet high with a structural height of 59 feet. With a storage capacity of 420 acre-feet and a drainage area of 12 square miles, Scholl serves its primary purpose of irrigation for the surrounding area.

Despite its significant hazard potential and unsatisfactory condition assessment, Scholl is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Colorado Division of Water Resources. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, one slide gate outlet, and a spillway width of 45 feet. With a maximum discharge capacity of 800 cubic feet per second, Scholl plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

As a vital infrastructure for water management, Scholl's risk assessment is rated as moderate. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections are conducted every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With its location in Grand County, Colorado, Scholl remains an essential component in the local water supply system, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure for climate and water resource enthusiasts.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

180

Dam Height

51

River Or Stream

CORRAL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

19

Hydraulic Height

38

Drainage Area

12

Nid Storage

420

Structural Height

59

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

59
       
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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.