#1 Tailings Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

#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.


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Summary

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 Length

8290

Dam Height

235

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

66427

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

235
       
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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.