Mcintyre Gulch Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mcintyre Gulch, located in Jefferson County, Colorado, is a privately owned Earth dam completed in 1982 with a primary purpose of water resource management.


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Summary

This dam, standing at 28 feet tall and spanning 240 feet in length, serves to regulate the McIntyre Gulch-TR stream. With a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels in the area.

Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Mcintyre Gulch Dam is subject to state regulation and undergoes regular inspections by the Colorado Department of Water Resources. In the event of an emergency, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 7 feet. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and stability of the structure.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mcintyre Gulch Dam represents a vital piece of infrastructure that contributes to the management of water resources in the region. Its role in regulating water levels and mitigating the risk of flooding underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams for the safety and well-being of surrounding communities. As climate change continues to impact water systems, the resilience and effectiveness of structures like Mcintyre Gulch are essential for sustainable water management practices.

Year Completed

1982

Dam Length

240

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

MCINTYRE GULCH-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

22

Structural Height

28

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

28
       
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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.