Haxton Diversion dam
Haxton Diversion
Haxton Diversion, located in Moffat County, Colorado, is a private irrigation structure that plays a crucial role in water resource management along the Little Cottonwood Creek. This diversion is regulated and inspected by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, ensuring that it meets all necessary safety and operational standards. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Haxton Diversion provides vital water storage with a capacity of 75 acre-feet, contributing to the irrigation needs of the surrounding area.
Constructed primarily with earth and stone materials, Haxton Diversion stands at a height of 15 feet and spans 450 feet in length. Its uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 30 feet, allows for a maximum discharge of 2300 cubic feet per second during peak flow events. While the structure has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections have been conducted to assess its condition and ensure its continued functionality. With a moderate risk assessment rating, appropriate risk management measures are in place to address any potential issues that may arise.
Overall, Haxton Diversion serves as a key component in the irrigation infrastructure of the region, providing water storage and distribution for agricultural purposes. Its strategic location and design make it a critical asset for water resource management in the area, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to ensure their long-term effectiveness and safety in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Haxton Diversion -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhead Creek Above Long Gulch | 68 cfs | → |
| Yampa River Above Elkhead Creek Near Hayden | 1,310 cfs | → |
| Elkhead Creek Near Craig | 43 cfs | → |
| Yampa River Below Craig | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Elk River Near Milner | 861 cfs | → |
| Slater Fork Near Slater | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Haxton Diversion.
Boat launches
- Us 40 Routt County
- Pebble Beach Boat Ramp
- Moffat County
- Tombstone Nature Trail Routt County
- West Duffy Mountain Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Headquarters - Yampa River State Park
- Sawmill Creek Campground
- Freeman Reservoir
- Freeman Reservoir Campground
- South Beach - Yampa River State Park
- Hahns Peak Lake Campground
Fishing spots
- Elkhead Reservoir
- Freeman Reservoir
- Craig Justice Center Ponds
- Craig City Ponds
- Steamboat Lake
- Pearl Lake
Paddle runs
- Pumphouse To Double Bridges
- Yampa River Segment 1
- Yampa River Segment 2
- Lower Fish Creek
- Headwaters Of North, Middle And South Forks To Confluence Of South Fork With Encampment River
- Muddy Creek
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Track Haxton Diversion in the Snoflo app
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About Haxton Diversion
Where does the data for Haxton Diversion come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Haxton Diversion.