Summary
With a dam height of 90 feet and a storage capacity of 4150 acre-feet, it serves a critical role in providing water for the surrounding area. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 580 cubic feet per second.
Mountain View dam is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in December 2020 was reported as satisfactory, with a moderate risk rating of 3. With its strategic location and important role in water supply, Mountain View is a key infrastructure for supporting the local ecosystem and recreational activities in the region, making it a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
2000 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
90 |
River Or Stream |
HIDDEN VALLEY |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
54 |
Hydraulic Height |
89 |
Drainage Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
4150 |
Structural Height |
102 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Valve - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
102 |
Seasonal Comparison
Hourly Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Dam Data Reference
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.
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Pagosa Riverside Campground
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East Fork
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West Fork Campground
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West Fork
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Wolf Creek
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Mountain View
Ef/Middle Fork At Weminuche Wilderness Boundary To Forest Development Road 631