Reynolds dam
Reynolds
Reynolds, also known as Roeber Reservoir, is a private irrigation structure located in Delta, Colorado. Built in 1950, this earth dam stands at 27 feet high and serves multiple purposes including irrigation, recreation, and water supply. With a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, Reynolds Creek is the primary water source for this reservoir, which covers a surface area of 15 acres.
Managed by the Colorado Division of Water Resources, Reynolds Dam has a low hazard potential and is in fair condition as of the last inspection in October 2011. The dam features a slide gate and uncontrolled outlet gates, but lacks a spillway. Despite its age, Reynolds Dam has been deemed to meet guidelines for emergency action plans, although risk assessments indicate a high risk level (2). With a history of state regulation and maintenance, Reynolds Dam remains a vital resource for water management in the Hotchkiss area.
Overall, Reynolds embodies a blend of historical significance and practical utility in the realm of water resource management. Its role in providing irrigation water and recreational opportunities underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring aging infrastructure to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, structures like Reynolds play a crucial role in adapting to evolving environmental challenges and securing water supplies for future generations.
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 Reynolds -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Gunnison River Below Paonia | 49 cfs | → |
| Minnesota Creek Near Paonia | 4 cfs | → |
| Terror Creek At Mouth Near Bowie | 2 cfs | → |
| Hubbard Creek At Highway 133 At Mouth Nr Bowie | 3 cfs | → |
| N.F. Gunnison R Blw Leroux Cr | 523 cfs | → |
| E Fork Terror Cr Blw Cottonwood Stomp Nr Bowie | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reynolds.
Boat launches
- Grand Avenue Delta County
- Gunnison Forks
- Delta County
- South River Road Delta County
- Bear Road Gunnison County
- Shea Road Delta County
Campgrounds
- Crawford State Park
- Blacker
- Enchanted Forest
- Entrada Bench (Across From Enhanted Camp)
- Cottonwood Grove Campground
- T Dyke
Fishing spots
- Crawford Reservoir
- Gould Reservoir
- Paonia Reservoir
- Overland Reservoir
- Fruitgrowers Reservoir
- Cedar Mesa Reservoir
Paddle runs
- West Fork Terror Creek
- Deep Creek
- The Painted Wall To The Black Canyon Gunnison National Monument-Gunnison Gorge Wilderness Boundary
- The Southern Boundary Of The Black Canyon Gunnison National Monument To The Painted Wall
- Gunnison Gorge
- Curecanti National Recreation Area Boundary To High Water Line Of Blue Mesa Reservoir
Track Reynolds 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 Reynolds
Where does the data for Reynolds 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 Reynolds.