Summary
This Earth-type dam stands 12 feet high and spans 1040 feet, providing a storage capacity of 249 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 139 acre-feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1716 cubic feet per second, Snyder plays a crucial role in water management and irrigation in the region.
Despite its age, Snyder has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam does not have a spillway, but boasts a spillway width of 200 feet. Although the last inspection dates back to 1992, Snyder is still regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Colorado Division of Water Resources, ensuring its continued safe operation and contribution to the local water resource management.
With its strategic location on the South Platte River and its vital role in irrigation, Snyder represents a key piece of infrastructure in Colorado's water management system. Its high risk assessment rating underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the long-term safety and effectiveness of this essential water resource structure.
Year Completed |
1902 |
Dam Length |
1040 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
50 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Drainage Area |
20 |
Nid Storage |
249 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Snyder