Pringtime Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pringtime is a privately owned dam located in Teller County, Colorado, along the West Beaver Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1974, this earth dam stands at 44 feet tall and has a storage capacity of 780 acre-feet, primarily serving recreational purposes. With a surface area of 24 acres and a drainage area of 27 square miles, Pringtime is a significant structure with a substantial hazard potential.

Despite its age, Pringtime has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition, with regular inspections conducted every two years. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 112 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 9300 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for Pringtime is moderate, indicating a potential for risk management measures to be implemented for its continued safety and maintenance.

Located in a picturesque setting in Teller County, Pringtime offers not just recreational opportunities but also serves as a vital structure for fire protection, stock watering, and fish and wildlife conservation. With its strategic location and crucial role in water resource management, Pringtime stands as a testament to human ingenuity and the need for sustainable practices in maintaining our climate and water resources.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

423

Dam Height

44

River Or Stream

WEST BEAVER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

24

Hydraulic Height

29

Drainage Area

27

Nid Storage

780

Structural Height

52

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

52
       
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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.