SNOFLO

       




UPPER RAILROAD

RESERVOIR LEVELS
March 29, 2025


52°F

This Afternoon

28°F

Tonight

13mph

Windspeed

41%

Humidity

Upper Railroad is a privately owned earth dam located in La Plata, Colorado, along Basin Creek-TR. Built in 1960 for irrigation purposes, this dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a length of 325 feet, with a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. While primarily used for irrigation, it also serves recreational purposes in the area.

Despite being categorized as having low hazard potential, Upper Railroad's condition assessment in 2009 was deemed unsatisfactory. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a risk level of 3. The last inspection date was in September 2009, with an inspection frequency of every 6 years, indicating potential maintenance and safety concerns that may need to be addressed.

Located in a picturesque setting in the city of Bondad, this dam presents a unique intersection of water resource management and recreational opportunities. With its historical significance dating back to the 1960s, Upper Railroad serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring infrastructure to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.

Year_Completed 1960
Dam_Height 29
River_Or_Stream BASIN CREEK-TR
Dam_Length 325
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 2
Hydraulic_Height 29
Nid_Storage 22
Structural_Height 29
Outlet_Gates Valve - 1
Hazard_Potential Low
Nid_Height 29
       

Weather Forecast

Created with Highcharts 8.0.0humidity0.12"0.12"0.05"0.05"0.18"0.18"0.32"0.32"0.04"0.04"0.12"0.12"0.06"0.06"Sun Mar 30Mon Mar 31Tue Apr 1Wed Apr 2Thu Apr 332°64°96°0%120%40%80%