Duvall #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Duvall #1, located in Mesa, Colorado, is a privately owned Earth dam built in 1947 primarily for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 29 feet and a storage capacity of 177 acre-feet, this dam stands along the Little Dolores-TR river. Despite its fair condition assessment and low hazard potential, a high risk assessment of 2 indicates potential areas of concern that may need to be addressed in the future.

The dam, with a length of 950 feet and a surface area of 15 acres, lacks a spillway but features outlet gates for controlled water release. It is regularly inspected every 6 years, with the last assessment conducted in September 2015. The surrounding area is monitored for any potential risks, and emergency preparedness measures are in place to address any unforeseen events.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the infrastructure and condition of dams like Duvall #1 is crucial for ensuring their continued safe and efficient operation. With its historical significance and vital role in supporting irrigation activities in the region, ongoing monitoring and risk management efforts are essential to safeguarding both the dam and the surrounding community against potential hazards.

Year Completed

1947

Dam Length

950

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

LITTLE DOLORES-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

177

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate), Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

29
       
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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.