Carson Reservoir Report
Nearby: Carson, H. R. #2 Fielden
Last Updated: December 4, 2025
Carson, H.
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Summary
R. #1, located in Walsenburg, Colorado, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1901 for fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond purposes. This dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a length of 729 feet, providing a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Indian Creek-TR, serving as a crucial water resource for the area.
Despite its age, Carson, H. R. #1 has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. The dam's primary purpose of fire protection underscores its importance in mitigating potential disasters in the region. The dam's location in Huerfano County, Colorado, makes it a key asset for water management and preservation efforts in the area.
With a high risk assessment due to its age and lack of recent evaluations, Carson, H. R. #1 highlights the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. As climate change poses challenges to water resources, understanding and safeguarding dams like Carson, H. R. #1 is essential for sustainable water management practices in the region.
Year Completed |
1901 |
Dam Length |
729 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
INDIAN CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Carson, H. R. #1