Pomona Lake No. 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pomona Lake No.


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Summary

1, located in Jefferson County, Colorado, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1902 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events, with a height of 6 feet and a hydraulic height of 9 feet. With a storage capacity of 255 acre-feet, Pomona Lake No. 1 also offers recreational opportunities for visitors, making it a versatile and valuable asset to the community.

Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of its last assessment in 2009, regular inspections are conducted every 6 years to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 23 feet, and the maximum discharge capacity is 210 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, Pomona Lake No. 1 remains a reliable structure that effectively manages water resources in the region while providing a recreational space for residents to enjoy.

Managed by the Colorado State Regulatory Agency and located on Little Dry Creek-OS, Pomona Lake No. 1 is an essential part of the local water infrastructure. With its moderate risk assessment rating and a history dating back over a century, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of effective water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1902

Dam Length

1150

Dam Height

6

River Or Stream

LITTLE DRY CREEK-OS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

36

Hydraulic Height

9

Nid Storage

255

Structural Height

9

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

9
       
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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.
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