Todd Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Todd Dam, located in Adams County, Colorado, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for irrigation purposes on Todd Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1952, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a hydraulic height of 16 feet, providing a storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is assessed to be in fair condition, with the last inspection conducted in September 2013.

The dam, with a length of 400 feet and a surface area of 4 acres, plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. With a maximum discharge capacity of 848 cubic feet per second and a normal storage of 10 acre-feet, Todd Dam supports agricultural activities in the surrounding area. While the risk assessment for the dam is considered high, measures for risk management and emergency preparedness are yet to be fully documented.

Water enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience would find Todd Dam's structural details and operational significance intriguing. As a regulated and permitted facility under the Colorado Division of Water Resources, Todd Dam represents a vital piece of infrastructure supporting irrigation and water supply in the region. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of this important water resource structure.

Year Completed

1952

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

TODD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

16

Nid Storage

106

Structural Height

16

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

16
       
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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.