Hoagland #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hoagland #1 is a privately owned irrigation structure located in Kremmling, Colorado, on Elliott Creek.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1910

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

ELLIOTT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

33

Drainage Area

5

Nid Storage

628

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

34
       
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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.