Located in Rio Blanco, Colorado, the Love Ranch Evaporation Pond is a private structure designed by Raj Prasad and Mustang Engineering L.P. The pond, completed in 2006, serves as an evaporation pond for the Piceance Creek, with a primary purpose of water management. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the pond has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres.

Owned privately and regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, the Love Ranch Evaporation Pond stands at 40 feet in height and 1150 feet in length, constructed primarily with earth and stone materials. This structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, especially in the context of climate change and changing precipitation patterns. With its strategic location and design, the Love Ranch Evaporation Pond is a vital asset in maintaining water balance and supporting the local ecosystem.

As climate enthusiasts and water resource managers closely monitor the impacts of climate change on water availability, structures like the Love Ranch Evaporation Pond become increasingly significant. With its capacity to manage water flow and evaporation rates, this pond plays a crucial role in ensuring sustainable water management practices in the face of changing environmental conditions. As efforts to adapt to climate change intensify, structures like the Love Ranch Evaporation Pond serve as key components in securing water resources for both human needs and ecological sustainability.