Greenview dam
Greenview
Greenview is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Pueblo, Colorado, along the Fountain Creek. Built in 1870, this Earth-type dam stands at 8 feet high and stretches 1350 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of irrigation, Greenview serves the local agricultural community by providing water for crop cultivation in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Greenview is considered to have a high risk level due to its age and lack of recent condition assessments. The dam has not been inspected since 1991, and its emergency action plan (EAP) status is unknown. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, there is a need for updated risk management measures to ensure the safety and stability of the structure in the face of potential climate-related challenges in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts monitoring Greenview should advocate for regular inspections, updated risk assessments, and the preparation of an effective EAP to mitigate any potential hazards associated with the dam. By prioritizing safety and maintenance measures, stakeholders can ensure the continued functionality of Greenview and safeguard the surrounding community and environment from any potential risks posed by the aging irrigation structure.
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 Greenview -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Creek Near Pinon | 46 cfs | → |
| Fountain Creek At Pueblo | 124 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Moffat Street At Pueblo | 372 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Tributary Above Hwy 227 At Pueblo | 39 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Above Pueblo | 375 cfs | → |
| St. Charles River At Vineland | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Greenview.
Campgrounds
- Juniper Breaks - Lake Pueblo State Park
- Arkansas Point - Lake Pueblo State Park
- Eagle View Campground
- Northern Plains - Lake Pueblo State Park
- Prairie Ridge Campground
- Kettle Creek Campground
Fishing spots
- Valco Ponds (North Gateway Park)
- Lake Minnequa
- Pueblo Reservoir
- Teller Reservoir
- Willow Springs Ponds
- Brush Hollow Reservoir
Paddle runs
Track Greenview in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Greenview
Where does the data for Greenview 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 Greenview.