Tarryall Ranch Reservoir Dam dam
Tarryall Ranch Reservoir Dam
Located in Park County, Colorado, the Tarryall Ranch Reservoir Dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management since its completion in 1977. Primarily serving the purpose of irrigation, this earth-type dam also caters to recreational and water supply needs. With a moderate risk assessment rating and low hazard potential, the dam boasts a satisfactory condition assessment, ensuring its structural integrity and safety.
Managed by private owners, the Tarryall Ranch Reservoir Dam is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place to uphold its operational standards. Spanning 650 meters in length and reaching a height of 40 meters, the dam has a storage capacity of 360 acre-feet, providing vital water resources to the surrounding area. Its uncontrolled spillway, 25 meters wide, further enhances its functionality and resilience in managing water discharge.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Park Creek and surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, the Tarryall Ranch Reservoir Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for water management and conservation in the region. Its strategic location in Deckers, Colorado, along with its emphasis on sustainability and safety, makes it a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Tarryall Ranch Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tarryall Creek At Upper Station | 9 cfs | → |
| Bemrose-Hoosier Diversion Near Hoosier Pass | 0 cfs | → |
| Mccullough-Sp-Diversion Near Hoosier Pass | · | → |
| Monte Cristo Diversion Near Hoosier Pass | · | → |
| Blue River At Blue River | 25 cfs | → |
| Columbine Ditch Near Fremont Pass | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tarryall Ranch Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Tarryall Road Park County
- Turquoise Lake Trail Lake County
- Matchless Boating Site
- Cr 390 Chaffee County
- Dexter Point Boating Site
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Tarryall Ranch Reservoir Dam 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 Tarryall Ranch Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Tarryall Ranch Reservoir Dam 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 Tarryall Ranch Reservoir Dam.