House Reservoir dam
House Reservoir
House Reservoir, located in Moffat County, Colorado, is a private water resource managed for irrigation purposes. The reservoir, completed in 1952, has a dam height of 19 feet and a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, serving as a vital water source for the surrounding area. The reservoir is situated on the Antone Canyon stream and covers an area of 8 acres, with a maximum discharge capacity of 280 cubic feet per second.
Despite its age, House Reservoir has been well-maintained, with a fair condition assessment and low hazard potential. The reservoir is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, ensuring its structural integrity and safety for the community. With its uncontrolled spillway and moderate risk assessment rating, House Reservoir plays a crucial role in irrigation and water management in the region, supporting agricultural activities and sustaining local ecosystems. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find House Reservoir to be a fascinating example of responsible water infrastructure development and management in a changing climate.
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 House Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Snake River Near Lily | 819 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Greendale | 1,100 cfs | → |
| Yampa River At Deerlodge Park | 3,330 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Jensen | 5,180 cfs | → |
| Big Brush Creek Abv Red Fleet Res | 18 cfs | → |
| Henrys Fork Near Manila | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near House Reservoir.
Boat launches
- County Road 34 Moffat County
- Moffat County
- Swallow Canyon Road Daggett County
- Swallow Canyon Boat Ramp
- Little Swallow Overlook Daggett County
- Bridgeport Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Irish Canyon Camping (Single)
- Irish Canyon Camping (Group)
- Irish Canyon
- Rocky Reservoir Single Camping
- Rocky Reservoir Camping
- Crook - Browns Wildlife Area
Fishing spots
- Crouse Reservoir
- Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam
- Cart Creek
- Box Reservoir
- West Greens Lake Fishing Site
- Little Brush Creek
Track House Reservoir 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 House Reservoir
Where does the data for House Reservoir 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 House Reservoir.