Double Retention Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Double Retention Dam, located in Garfield, Colorado, is a gravity-type dam constructed in 1959 by the Bureau of Land Management for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond.


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Summary

This dam has a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a structural height of 21 feet, with a length of 510 feet and a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the West Wash - TR river or stream, within the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management.

Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential and being in a condition that has not been assessed, the Double Retention Dam serves as an essential water resource structure in the region. It covers a surface area of 76 acres and has a drainage area of 0.7 square miles. The dam is not regulated by the state authorities and does not have a state inspection, enforcement, or permitting requirements, as it falls under federal ownership and oversight.

With its historical significance and continued role in supporting fish and wildlife habitats, the Double Retention Dam stands as a testament to the Bureau of Land Management's commitment to water resource management. While it may not have undergone recent assessments or modifications, the dam remains a vital component of the local ecosystem and a valuable asset for conservation efforts in the area.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

510

River Or Stream

WEST WASH - TR

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Surface Area

76

Hydraulic Height

19

Drainage Area

0.7

Nid Storage

76

Structural Height

21

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

21
       
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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.