Genesee Dam & Sew Treat. dam
Genesee Dam & Sew Treat.
Genesee Dam & Sew Treat., also known as Genesee No. 1, is a public utility infrastructure located in Morrison, Colorado. This Earth-type dam was completed in 1975 and stands at a height of 23 feet with a hydraulic height of 31 feet. It serves the primary purpose of "Other" and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 12 acre-feet.
Operated and regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, Genesee Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the Bear Creek-TR watershed. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is considered to have a high risk level (2). In the event of an emergency, the dam has a designated inspection frequency of 6 times per year to ensure its safety and functionality.
With its strategic location and significant role in water management, Genesee Dam & Sew Treat. serves as a vital infrastructure in the region. Its efficient operation and maintenance are essential in safeguarding the surrounding communities and environment from potential risks and ensuring sustainable water resource management in the area.
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 Genesee Dam & Sew Treat. -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek At Morrison | 19 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Above Evergreen | 16 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Above Bear Creek Lake Near Morrison | 1 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek At Golden | 132 cfs | → |
| North Clear Creek Above Mouth Nr Blackhawk | 10 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Mouth | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Genesee Dam & Sew Treat..
Boat launches
- Fairway Drive Evergreen
- C-470 Trail Lakewood
- Fisherman's Trail Lakewood
- Ralston Creek Trail Arvada
- West Quincy Avenue Denver
- Chatfield Lake North Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Gennessee Ropes Camp Spot
- Bear Creek Lake Park
- Clear Creek Rv Park
- Fire Lookout On Mestaa’Ėhehe Mountain
- Indian Springs Campsites
- Chatfield State Park
Fishing spots
- Soda Lakes
- Union Square Ponds
- Cottonwood Park Lake (Kipling & Jewell)
- Smith Reservoir (Lakewood)
- Main Reservoir
- Fishing Is Fun #10
Track Genesee Dam & Sew Treat. 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 Genesee Dam & Sew Treat.
Where does the data for Genesee Dam & Sew Treat. 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 Genesee Dam & Sew Treat..