Schorn Fish Pond dam
Schorn Fish Pond
Schorn Fish Pond, also known as Schorn Natural Pond, is a private recreational water resource located in Mesa, Colorado. This Earth dam structure, completed in 1935, stands at a height of 26 feet and has a length of 130 feet, providing a storage capacity of 21 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the pond is for recreation, offering visitors a tranquil setting to enjoy activities such as fishing and wildlife watching.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Schorn Fish Pond is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 354 cubic feet per second. The pond has undergone structural modifications in 1975 and 1984, and is equipped with a slide gate for outlet control. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the pond is monitored to mitigate any potential risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding community.
The scenic Schorn Fish Pond, nestled in the Bull Creek-OS watershed, provides a valuable water resource for recreation enthusiasts in the Molina area. Owned privately and regulated by the state, this picturesque pond offers a serene escape for visitors to appreciate the beauty of nature while engaging in leisure activities.
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 Schorn Fish Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek At Upper Station | 12 cfs | → |
| Plateau Creek Near Cameo | 42 cfs | → |
| Surface Creek Near Cedaredge | 35 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Near Cameo | 3,450 cfs | → |
| Colo River Blw Grd Valley Div Nr Palisade Co | 1,940 cfs | → |
| Surface Creek At Cedaredge | 40 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schorn Fish Pond.
Boat launches
- Sunset Boat Access- Grand Valley Rd
- Z Road Delta County
- Ward Lake Boat Access - Grand Valley Rd
- State Highway 65 25261, Delta County
- Lakeshore Drive Delta County
- Forest Road 121 Mesa County
Campgrounds
- Spruce Grove Campground - Grand Valley Rd
- Jumbo Campground - Grand Valley Rd
- Jumbo
- Spruce Grove - Mesa
- Moose Manor Cabin
- Black Bear Cabin
Fishing spots
- De Camp Reservoir
- Water Dog Reservoir
- Cottonwood Lake #1 (Grand Mesa)
- Jumbo Reservoir (Grand Mesa)
- Sunset Lake
- Beaver Lake
Track Schorn Fish Pond 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 Schorn Fish Pond
Where does the data for Schorn Fish Pond 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 Schorn Fish Pond.