#1 Tailings Pond dam
#1 Tailings Pond
#1 Tailings Pond, located in Kremmling, Colorado, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 235 feet and a storage capacity of 66,427 acre-feet. This tailings pond is used for the disposal of mining waste and is regulated by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) in Colorado. The dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential and its condition assessment is currently not available.
The tailings pond is situated in Eagle County, Colorado, and its construction was overseen by the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Although specifics about the last inspection date, emergency action plan, and risk assessment are not provided in the data, the dam is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state regulatory agency. The primary purpose of #1 Tailings Pond is for tailings storage, and it is crucial to monitor and manage the potential environmental risks associated with such structures to ensure the safety of nearby communities and water resources.
This data on #1 Tailings Pond highlights the importance of understanding and managing the potential hazards posed by tailings ponds in the context of mining operations and water resource management. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, proper regulation, inspection, and emergency preparedness for such structures are essential to mitigate any potential risks to the environment and surrounding communities. Further research and monitoring of tailings ponds like #1 Tailings Pond are crucial for ensuring sustainable and safe water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 #1 Tailings Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle River Near Minturn | 105 cfs | → |
| Cross Creek Near Minturn | 95 cfs | → |
| Eagle River At Red Cliff | 16 cfs | → |
| Gore Creek At Mouth | 185 cfs | → |
| Homestake Creek At Gold Park | 25 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek At Avon | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near #1 Tailings Pond.
Boat launches
- Eagle Valley Trail Avon
- Homestake Reservoir Boat Ramp Day Use Area
- Wolcott Boat Ramp
- Turquoise Lake Trail Lake County
- Matchless Boating Site
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Kiln Creek
- Nottingham Lake
- Homestake Reservoir
- Camp Hale Pond Fishing Pier
- Sylvan Lake
- Black Lakes (Vail)
Track #1 Tailings Pond in the Snoflo app
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About #1 Tailings Pond
Where does the data for #1 Tailings 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 #1 Tailings Pond.