Davenport Reservoir Report

Nearby: Baxter Todd

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Davenport is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Hotchkiss, Colorado, along a tributary to Bell Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1946, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation and 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 age, Davenport is classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment. With a moderate risk level of 3, the dam has not undergone any major modifications since its construction. The spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 5 feet, and the dam has a surface area of 2 acres. The last inspection was conducted in June 2014, with an inspection frequency of 6 years to monitor its safety and integrity. While the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are unspecified, its overall risk level suggests a need for ongoing monitoring and potential upgrades to enhance its resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1946

Dam Length

200

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO BELL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

24

Nid Storage

20

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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. 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

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, 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.