Hayden Plant Recycled Water dam
Hayden Plant Recycled Water
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. 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.
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 Hayden Plant Recycled Water -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhead Creek Above Long Gulch | 3 cfs | → |
| Yampa River Above Elkhead Creek Near Hayden | 245 cfs | → |
| Elk River Near Milner | 246 cfs | → |
| Elkhead Creek Near Craig | 10 cfs | → |
| Yampa River At Steamboat Springs | 86 cfs | → |
| Fish Cr At Upper Sta Nr Steamboat Springs | 22 cfs | → |
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About Hayden Plant Recycled Water
Where does the data for Hayden Plant Recycled Water 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 Low 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 below 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.
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.