Silver Dollar Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Silver Dollar is a public utility dam located in Georgetown, Colorado, along the Clear Creek-TR river.


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Summary

This earth-type dam stands at a height of 35 feet with a length of 60 feet, providing a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of water resource management and regulation, with a normal storage capacity of 116 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 74 cubic feet per second.

Despite its fair condition assessment and low hazard potential, Silver Dollar is subject to moderate risk due to its location and design. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet and has undergone inspections every 6 years, with the last assessment conducted in August 2020. The dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain undisclosed, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and reliability of this critical infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.

With its strategic position in the Sacramento District and state jurisdiction by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, Silver Dollar plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts monitor developments and policies around this dam, ongoing maintenance and risk mitigation efforts will be essential to uphold the safety and integrity of Silver Dollar for the community and environment it serves.

Dam Length

60

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

CLEAR CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

17

Hydraulic Height

35

Nid Storage

400

Structural Height

35

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

35
       
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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.