Pheney dam
Pheney
Pheney, also known as Taussig Reservoir No 1, is a private water resource located in Kremmling, Colorado, along the Reeder Creek. Completed in 1910, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a storage capacity of 346 acre-feet. Despite its age, Pheney has been regulated, inspected, and permitted by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, ensuring its operational integrity and safety for the surrounding community.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 10 feet, is uncontrolled, and the hazard potential is classified as low, with a condition assessment marked as unsatisfactory as of July 2019. The reservoir covers a surface area of 20 acres and has a maximum discharge capacity of 135 cubic feet per second. With a drainage area of 2 square miles, Pheney plays a crucial role in providing water for irrigation, fire protection, and stock purposes in the region, showcasing its importance in sustaining local agriculture and ecosystem health.
Despite its moderate risk assessment, Pheney remains a vital water resource in Grand County, Colorado, managed and regulated effectively to ensure its continued functionality and safety. The reservoir's historical significance, coupled with its practical applications in irrigation and environmental conservation, highlights the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience, making Pheney a key asset for water and climate enthusiasts alike in the region.
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 Pheney -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Williams Fork Below Williams Fork Reservoir | 17 cfs | → |
| Williams Fork Near Parshall | 54 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Near Kremmling | 257 cfs | → |
| Muddy Crk Blw Wolford Mtn Reser. Nr Kremmling | 20 cfs | → |
| Blue River Below Green Mountain Reservoir | 65 cfs | → |
| Colorado River At Windy Gap | 128 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pheney.
Boat launches
- Confluence Rec Site Boat Ramp
- Co 9 Summit County
- Radium Rec Site Boat Ramp
- Willow Creek Boating Site
- Cr 6 Grand County
- State Bridge River Access
Campgrounds
- Williams Fork Reservoir - Swa
- Beaver Creek Unti - Hot Sulphur State Wildlife Area
- Mule Creek - Skylark Rec Area
- Willows
- Pioneer Park Campground/Day Use
- Cow Creek North Campground
Fishing spots
- Williams Fork Reservoir
- Green Mountain Reservoir
- Wolford Mountain Reservoir
- Lower Cataract Lake
- Upper Cataract Lake
- Willow Creek Fishing Site
Paddle runs
Track Pheney in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Pheney
Where does the data for Pheney 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 Pheney.