Willow Spring Pond dam
Willow Spring Pond
Willow Spring Pond is a private recreational water resource located in Eagle County, Colorado. This Earth-type dam was designed by Golder Associates and completed in 2005, standing at a height of 24 feet and offering a storage capacity of 33 acre-feet. With a spillway width of 6 feet and a maximum discharge of 200 cubic feet per second, the pond serves multiple purposes including fish and wildlife habitat enhancement and recreational activities.
Managed by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, Willow Spring Pond has been inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The hazard potential is considered significant, but the condition assessment in 2019 deemed the dam to be in satisfactory condition. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, appropriate risk management measures have been put in place to mitigate any potential issues. Overall, Willow Spring Pond provides a valuable resource for the local community and visitors to enjoy outdoor activities in a beautiful natural setting.
Located in the picturesque town of Basalt, Willow Spring Pond offers a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding landscape while engaging in recreational pursuits. As a vital ecosystem supporting fish and wildlife, the pond plays a crucial role in conservation efforts and enhancing biodiversity in the region. With its harmonious blend of natural beauty and human-made infrastructure, Willow Spring Pond stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Willow Spring Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fryingpan River Near Ruedi | 117 cfs | → |
| Roaring Fork River Near Emma | 508 cfs | → |
| Fryingpan River At Meredith | 230 cfs | → |
| Fryingpan River Near Thomasville | 178 cfs | → |
| North Fork Fryingpan River Near Norrie | 42 cfs | → |
| Hunter Creek Near Aspen | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Willow Spring Pond.
Boat launches
- Wingo Boat Ramp
- Community Boat Ramp
- Dotsero Landing Boat Ramp
- Grizzly Creek Garfield County
- Lyon's Gulch Boat Ramp
- Cottonwood Island Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Little Maud Campground
- Mollie B Campground
- Little Maud
- Ruedi Marina Campground
- Mollie B
- Little Mattie Campground
Fishing spots
Track Willow Spring Pond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Willow Spring Pond
Where does the data for Willow Spring Pond come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Willow Spring Pond.