Rudolph dam
Rudolph
Rudolph is a privately owned earth dam located in Kremmling, Colorado, completed in 1932 for irrigation purposes on Hill Creek-OS. Standing at 16 feet high and 330 feet long, the dam has a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet with a normal storage of 34 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been inspected since June 1994, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated."
This historical structure plays a crucial role in water resource management in Grand County, Colorado, and serves as a vital irrigation source for the surrounding area. With a spillway width of 10 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 600 cubic feet per second, Rudolph ensures the effective regulation of water flow to meet agricultural needs in the region. While the dam's emergency action plan status is unclear, its risk management measures and adherence to regulatory standards indicate a commitment to safe operation and maintenance.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Rudolph to be a fascinating example of early 20th-century dam engineering in Colorado, showcasing the importance of sustainable water management practices in a changing climate. As efforts to modernize and improve dam safety continue, Rudolph stands as a reminder of the critical role that infrastructure plays in supporting agricultural activities and water security 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 Rudolph -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muddy Creek Above Antelope Creek Nr. Kremmling | 74 cfs | → |
| Muddy Crk Blw Wolford Mtn Reser. Nr Kremmling | 20 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Near Kremmling | 236 cfs | → |
| Yampa River Below Stagecoach Reservoir | 16 cfs | → |
| Walton Creek Near Steamboat Springs | 347 cfs | → |
| Yampa River Above Stagecoach Reservoir | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rudolph.
Boat launches
- Confluence Rec Site Boat Ramp
- Uncompahgre Road Routt County
- Radium Rec Site Boat Ramp
- Teal Lake Boating Site
- Two Bridges Boat Ramp
- State Bridge Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Red Dirt Reservoir Recreation Area
- Rabbit Ears Pass Camp
- Dumont Lake Campground
- Gore Pass
- Dumont Lake
- Blacktail Creek Campground
Fishing spots
- Wolford Mountain Reservoir
- Kidney Lake
- Slack-Weiss Reservoir
- Seymour Lake
- Stagecoach Reservoir
- Fish Creek Reservoir
Track Rudolph 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 Rudolph
Where does the data for Rudolph 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 Rudolph.