Albert Reservoir Report
Nearby: Binco Milk Creek
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Albert is a privately owned earth dam located in Kremmling, Colorado, along Albert Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1913 for irrigation purposes, this dam stands at 24 feet in height and has a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. With a normal storage of 125 acre-feet, it serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. The dam has a low hazard potential but was rated as unsatisfactory during its last inspection in 2014, indicating a need for maintenance and improvements to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite its age, Albert Dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management in Grand County. With a moderate risk assessment rating, efforts to address the unsatisfactory condition and enhance the dam's resilience are essential to safeguard surrounding communities and ecosystems. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, 390-foot length, and moderate discharge capacity of 62 cubic feet per second highlight the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks and ensure the dam's long-term sustainability in the face of changing climate conditions.
As a key infrastructure in the region, Albert Dam's importance extends beyond irrigation to include water supply management and ecosystem support. With its location in a designated state-regulated area, the dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR), ensuring compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement regulations. As climate variability continues to impact water resources, proactive measures to address the dam's condition and enhance its safety will be crucial in ensuring the resilience of both the dam and the communities it serves.
Year Completed |
1913 |
Dam Length |
390 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
ALBERT CK. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
190 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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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Rabbit Ears Pass Camp
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Dumont Lake
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Walton Creek
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Meadows
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Albert
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