Robinson Tailings Pond #2 Dam dam
Robinson Tailings Pond #2 Dam
Robinson Tailings Pond #2 Dam, located in Frisco, Colorado, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources. This earth dam stands at a height of 52 feet and has a length of 6900 feet, with a storage capacity of 13,000 acre-feet for tailings. The dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and stability.
The primary purpose of Robinson Tailings Pond #2 Dam is to contain tailings from mining operations, with the Mine Safety and Health Administration overseeing regulatory and inspection activities. The dam is situated within Park County and falls under the jurisdiction of the DWR, with no associated river or stream. Despite lacking detailed information on its condition assessment and emergency preparedness, the dam's substantial size and function underscore the critical role it plays in managing water resources in the region.
With Congressman Doug Lamborn representing the area in the U.S. House of Representatives, the dam's significance in water resource management and environmental protection is evident. As climate change impacts become more pronounced, the maintenance and monitoring of structures like Robinson Tailings Pond #2 Dam will be crucial in safeguarding local communities and ecosystems from potential hazards. It remains essential for stakeholders to prioritize risk assessment, emergency preparedness, and sustainable management practices to mitigate any potential threats posed by the dam.
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 Tailings Pond #2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River Below Empire Gulch Near Malta | 104 cfs | → |
| Ef Arkansas R At Us Hiway 24 | 25 cfs | → |
| Bemrose-Hoosier Diversion Near Hoosier Pass | 0 cfs | → |
| Mccullough-Sp-Diversion Near Hoosier Pass | · | → |
| Monte Cristo Diversion Near Hoosier Pass | · | → |
| Arkansas River Near Leadville | 61 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Robinson Tailings Pond #2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Dexter Point Boating Site
- Matchless Boating Site
- Turquoise Lake Trail Lake County
- Cr 390 Chaffee County
- Red Rooster Boating Site
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Rich Creek
- Montgomery Reservoir
- Hayden Meadows Reservoir
- Crystal Lake Fishing Site
- Crystal Lakes
- Sunnyside Fishing Site
Track Robinson Tailings Pond #2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Robinson Tailings Pond #2 Dam
Where does the data for Robinson Tailings Pond #2 Dam 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 Robinson Tailings Pond #2 Dam.