Hoagland #1 dam
Hoagland #1
Hoagland #1 is a privately owned irrigation structure located in Kremmling, Colorado, on Elliott Creek. Built in 1910, this earth dam stands at 34 feet tall and spans 700 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 628 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including irrigation and recreation, and is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources.
Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, Hoagland #1 is assessed to be in fair condition as of its last inspection in August 2004. The dam features a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet. The risk assessment for this structure is considered moderate, with a designated risk level of 3.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the historical and technical aspects of irrigation infrastructure will find Hoagland #1 to be an intriguing case study. Its location in Summit County, Colorado, and its role in water management on Elliott Creek make it a noteworthy example of early 20th-century water engineering in the region.
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 Hoagland #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blue River Below Green Mountain Reservoir | 63 cfs | → |
| Piney River Below Piney Lake | 62 cfs | → |
| Piney River Near State Bridge | 113 cfs | → |
| Williams Fork Near Parshall | 66 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Near Kremmling | 236 cfs | → |
| Booth Creek Near Minturn | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hoagland #1.
Boat launches
- Co 9 Summit County
- Radium Rec Site Boat Ramp
- Confluence Rec Site Boat Ramp
- State Bridge River Access
- State Bridge Boat Ramp
- Eagle Valley Trail Avon
Campgrounds
- Elliott Creek Campground
- Elliott Creek
- Cataract Creek Campground
- Cataract Creek
- Willows
- Cow Creek North Campground
Fishing spots
- Lower Cataract Lake
- Green Mountain Reservoir
- Upper Cataract Lake
- Williams Fork Reservoir
- Nottingham Lake
- Wolford Mountain Reservoir
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Hoagland #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Hoagland #1
Where does the data for Hoagland #1 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 Low 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 Hoagland #1.