Community Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Community Pond, located in Montrose, Colorado, is a private water resource managed by the Colorado Department of Water Resources.


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Summary

This recreational pond, situated along Beaton Creek, serves as a habitat for fish and wildlife while also providing opportunities for outdoor recreation. The pond's primary purpose is for recreational use, with a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2010.

The Earth dam that forms Community Pond stands at a height of 32 feet with a hydraulic height of 29 feet, offering a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet for water enthusiasts to enjoy. With a surface area of 2 acres, this uncontrolled spillway pond boasts a stone core and rock and soil foundations. While the dam was completed at an unknown date, it continues to be regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, ensuring the safety and sustainability of this community resource.

Although the pond has not been significantly modified in recent years, its moderate risk assessment rating indicates a need for ongoing risk management measures. With a designated emergency action plan and updated contact information, Community Pond remains a valuable asset for the local community, providing a tranquil setting for fishing, wildlife observation, and recreational activities in the heart of Colorado's natural beauty.

Dam Length

420

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

BEATON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

29

Nid Storage

18

Structural Height

32

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

32
       
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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.