Pitcairne #1 dam
Pitcairne #1
Pitcairne #1 is a vital water supply structure located in Delta, Colorado, serving the local community for over half a century. This earth-type dam stands at a height of 20 feet, providing essential irrigation and water supply to the surrounding area. Completed in 1964, the dam has a storage capacity of 159 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 105 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres.
Maintained by the local government and regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, Pitcairne #1 is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. With a maximum discharge capacity of 387 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in water management for the region, safeguarding against potential risks and ensuring water security for the community.
As a key component of the local water infrastructure, Pitcairne #1 underscores the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience. With its strategic location on Doughspoon Creek-TR and its essential role in irrigation and water supply, this dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climatic conditions. As enthusiasts in water resources and climate issues, understanding the significance of structures like Pitcairne #1 is essential in promoting effective water stewardship and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.
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 Pitcairne #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Creek At Cedaredge | 44 cfs | → |
| Gunnison River At Delta | 932 cfs | → |
| Uncompahgre River At Delta | 100 cfs | → |
| Surface Creek Near Cedaredge | 37 cfs | → |
| North Fk Gunnison River Above Mouth Nr Lazear | 692 cfs | → |
| Colo River Blw Grd Valley Div Nr Palisade Co | 1,340 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pitcairne #1.
Boat launches
- State Highway 65 25261, Delta County
- Sunset Boat Access- Grand Valley Rd
- Z Road Delta County
- Ward Lake Boat Access - Grand Valley Rd
- Escalante Boat Launch
- Escalante Canyon Road Delta County
Campgrounds
- Spruce Grove - Mesa
- Spruce Grove Campground - Grand Valley Rd
- Black Bear Cabin
- Moose Manor Cabin
- Jumbo
- Jumbo Campground - Grand Valley Rd
Fishing spots
- Porter Reservoir #4 (Little Davies)
- Porter Reservoir #1
- Carson Lake
- Lost Lake (Grand Mesa
- South Mesa Lake
- Mesa Lake
Track Pitcairne #1 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 Pitcairne #1
Where does the data for Pitcairne #1 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 Pitcairne #1.