Hayden Plant Recycled Water Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hayden Raw Water Ponds Walrod
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hayden Plant Recycled Water, located in Routt County, Colorado, is a crucial facility that plays a key role in water supply management in the region.
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Summary
Owned and operated by a public utility, this facility boasts a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, ensuring the safety and reliability of its operations. Completed in 1976, the dam at Hayden Plant Recycled Water stands at 18 feet in height, with a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 28 feet, serving as an essential structure for water storage and management.
With a primary purpose of water supply, Hayden Plant Recycled Water is a vital resource in maintaining adequate water levels and quality for the surrounding community. The facility has a normal storage capacity of 330 acre-feet, with a total storage of 3,596 acre-feet, ensuring a reliable water source for various uses. In addition to its functional importance, the facility also follows state regulations, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures in place to ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards.
Situated along the Yampa River, Hayden Plant Recycled Water not only serves as a critical water management infrastructure but also stands as a testament to sustainable water resource practices. The facility's risk assessment indicates a high risk level, underscoring the importance of effective risk management measures to safeguard the facility and its surrounding environment. Overall, Hayden Plant Recycled Water stands as a model for efficient water recycling and management, contributing to the resilience of the region's water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
4180 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
YAMPA RIVER-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
29 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
3596 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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.
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