Hoder Recreation dam
Hoder Recreation
Hoder Recreation, also known as Wildhorn Lake, is a privately owned recreational area located in Teller County, Colorado, specifically in the city of Deckers. Situated along Turkey Creek, this Earth dam structure was completed in 1963 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a dam height of 37 feet and a structural height of 49 feet, the reservoir has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 111 acre-feet. The spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 61 feet.
Maintained by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Hoder Recreation has a low hazard potential and its condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in October 2016. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a designated risk level of 3. While the facility is not operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, it is regularly inspected and permitted by the state regulatory agency, with enforcement and inspection processes in place to ensure its safety and compliance. This picturesque site offers a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities in the heart of Colorado's natural beauty.
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 Hoder Recreation -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Cr. Abv Shrewsbury Gulch Nr Westcreek Co | 1 cfs | → |
| South Platte River Above Cheesman Lake | 290 cfs | → |
| South Platte River Below Cheesman Lake | 149 cfs | → |
| Trout Creek Blw Fern Cr Nr Westcreek | 1 cfs | → |
| So. Platte R. Blw Brush Cr. Nr Trumbull Co | 156 cfs | → |
| South Platte River Near Lake George | 261 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hoder Recreation.
Boat launches
- Forest Road 96.I Park County
- Thirtynine Mile Road Park County
- Tarryall Road Park County
- Skagway Road Teller County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Cheesman Reservoir
- Manitou Lake
- North Catamount Reservoir
- South Catamount Reservoir
- South Platte River
- Crystal Creek Reservoir
Paddle runs
- Private Land To Confluence With Beaver Creek
- Beaver Creek To Cheeseman Reservoir
- Eleven Mile Canyon Dam To Private Land In Vicinity Of Lake George
- Cheeseman Dam To Wigman Club
- North Fork--Insmont To Estabrook
- Cliffdale To Confluence With South Platte
More reservoirs
Track Hoder Recreation in the Snoflo app
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About Hoder Recreation
Where does the data for Hoder Recreation 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 Hoder Recreation.