Clinton Gulch dam
Clinton Gulch
Clinton Gulch is a privately owned earth dam located in Frisco, Colorado, along the pristine Tenmile Creek. Built in 1977 by Woodward Clyde, this dam stands at a height of 170 feet and boasts a storage capacity of 5,915 acre-feet, making it a vital water supply source for the region. The dam also serves recreational purposes, with a surface area of 95 acres ideal for outdoor activities.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, Clinton Gulch poses a high hazard potential, prompting regular inspections by the Colorado Division of Water Resources. With a very high risk assessment score of 1, emergency action plans are crucial for preparedness in case of any unforeseen events. The dam's controlled spillway and three valve outlet gates ensure efficient water management and safety measures in place.
Clinton Gulch's strategic location in Summit County, Colorado, contributes to its significance in water resource management and climate resilience. With its impressive design and functional features, this dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing nature's resources for the benefit of communities 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 Clinton Gulch -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Columbine Ditch Near Fremont Pass | 10 cfs | → |
| East Fork Eagle River Near Climax | 4 cfs | → |
| Monte Cristo Diversion Near Hoosier Pass | · | → |
| Mccullough-Sp-Diversion Near Hoosier Pass | · | → |
| Bemrose-Hoosier Diversion Near Hoosier Pass | · | → |
| Ewing Ditch At Tennessee Pass | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clinton Gulch.
Boat launches
- Turquoise Lake Trail Lake County
- Matchless Boating Site
- Homestake Reservoir Boat Ramp Day Use Area
- Dexter Point Boating Site
- Eagle Valley Trail Avon
Campgrounds
- Camp Hale East Fork Group Campground
- Kite Lake
- Kite Lake Campground
- Camp Hale Memorial
- Camp Hale Memorial Campground
- Hornsilver
Fishing spots
- Montgomery Reservoir
- Curtain Ponds
- Camp Hale Pond Fishing Pier
- Officers Gulch Pond
- Black Lakes (Vail)
- Kiln Creek
Track Clinton Gulch in the Snoflo app
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About Clinton Gulch
Where does the data for Clinton Gulch 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 Clinton Gulch.