Willow Creek Bor Co dam
Willow Creek Bor Co
Willow Creek Bor Co, located in Grand County, Colorado, is a federal irrigation structure managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. This earth dam, completed in 1953, stands at a height of 95 feet and serves the primary purpose of irrigation for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of over 11,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 303 acres, Willow Creek Bor Co plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
The dam on Willow Creek not only supports irrigation but also provides recreational opportunities for the community. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, this structure is regulated by the state of Colorado, ensuring proper inspection, permitting, and enforcement measures are in place. With a spillway width of 354 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 3150 cubic feet per second, Willow Creek Bor Co is equipped to handle high hazard potential situations with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the engineering and management efforts that go into maintaining Willow Creek Bor Co. With a focus on efficient water use for irrigation and recreational purposes, this federal structure stands as a testament to sustainable water management practices in the region. As a vital component of the local water infrastructure, Willow Creek Bor Co plays a significant role in ensuring water security for the community and the environment.
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 Willow Creek Bor Co -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek Below Willow Creek Reservoir | 7 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Near Granby | 77 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Below Lake Granby | 103 cfs | → |
| Colorado River At Windy Gap | 147 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir | 161 cfs | → |
| Grand Lake Outlet Blw Chipmunk Ln At Grand Lk | 212 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Willow Creek Bor Co.
Boat launches
- Willow Creek Boating Site
- Cr 6 Grand County
- Us 34 Grand County
- Grand County
- Hilltop Boating Site
- Boat Launch Grand Lake
Campgrounds
- Willow Creek
- Sunset Point
- Stillwater
- Cutthroat Bay Group Campground
- Highway 4 Pullout Dispersed Camping
- Green Ridge Campground
Fishing spots
- Willow Creek Fishing Site
- Granby Lake
- Shadow Mountain Reservoir
- Monarch Lake
- Watanga Lake - Ipwa
- Meadow Creek Reservoir
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Ends 0.5 Miles Away From Trail Ridge Road
- Begins 0.5 Miles Away From Trail Ridge Road To Ends Where River Segment Exits Rocky Mountain National Park
- Headwaters To Ends 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of County Hwy 115
- Headwaters To Ends 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of Fern Lake Road
- Begins 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of County Hwy 115 To Eastern Boundary Of Rocky Mountain National Park
- Headwaters To Fan Lake
Track Willow Creek Bor Co 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 Willow Creek Bor Co
Where does the data for Willow Creek Bor Co 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 High 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 Willow Creek Bor Co.