Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam dam
Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam
Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam is a privately owned dam located in Red Cliff, Colorado, with a height of 235 feet and a length of 6900 feet. This earth dam serves a primary purpose of tailings management and is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources. The dam has a storage capacity of 73,391 acre-feet and is associated with the Mine Safety and Health Administration for inspections and enforcement.
The dam has a high hazard potential, indicating the risk of potential harm to downstream areas in the event of a failure. Despite its importance in tailings management, the condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Available," suggesting a lack of recent evaluation. The emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and risk management measures for the dam are also not specified in the data, highlighting potential areas for improvement in the dam's safety and management protocols.
Located in Summit County, Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. As a key element in the tailings management system, the dam's structural integrity, maintenance, and emergency preparedness are essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding environment and communities. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam an intriguing case study in dam management and regulation, with opportunities for further research and improvement in safety protocols.
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 Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Columbine Ditch Near Fremont Pass | 4 cfs | → |
| East Fork Eagle River Near Climax | 3 cfs | → |
| Ewing Ditch At Tennessee Pass | 0 cfs | → |
| Monte Cristo Diversion Near Hoosier Pass | · | → |
| Mccullough-Sp-Diversion Near Hoosier Pass | · | → |
| Bemrose-Hoosier Diversion Near Hoosier Pass | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam.
Boat launches
- Turquoise Lake Trail Lake County
- Matchless Boating Site
- Homestake Reservoir Boat Ramp Day Use Area
- Dexter Point Boating Site
- Red Rooster Boating Site
Campgrounds
- Camp Hale East Fork Group Campground
- Camp Hale Memorial
- Camp Hale Memorial Campground
- Kite Lake Campground
- Kite Lake
- Hornsilver
Fishing spots
- Camp Hale Pond Fishing Pier
- Montgomery Reservoir
- Curtain Ponds
- Black Lakes (Vail)
- Officers Gulch Pond
- Kiln Creek
Track Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam in the Snoflo app
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About Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam
Where does the data for Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam 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 High 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 Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam.