New Cache Agricultural Pond dam
New Cache Agricultural Pond
New Cache Agricultural Pond is a state-regulated irrigation reservoir located in Weld County, Colorado, near the Cache la Poudre River. Built in 2016 by Smith Geotechnical, this earth dam structure stands at 10 feet high with a storage capacity of 152 acre-feet. With a surface area of 10 acres, this low-hazard reservoir serves as a vital water resource for agricultural purposes in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for New Cache Agricultural Pond is rated as high (2), highlighting the importance of effective risk management measures. While the condition assessment remains unrated, the structure is regularly inspected, meeting state permitting and inspection requirements. With a primary purpose of irrigation, this reservoir plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the area, emphasizing the significance of maintaining its integrity and functionality for sustainable water resource management.
As a key component of the local water infrastructure, New Cache Agricultural Pond serves as a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its strategic location near the Cache la Poudre River and high risk assessment rating, this reservoir underscores the importance of proactive risk management and maintenance practices to ensure the continued availability of water for irrigation purposes. As a state-regulated facility, New Cache Agricultural Pond exemplifies the collaborative efforts between regulatory agencies and designers to safeguard water resources in Weld County, Colorado, making it a noteworthy site for those interested in sustainable water management practices.
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 New Cache Agricultural Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Platte River Near Kersey | 92 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre River Near Greeley | 40 cfs | → |
| Big Thompson River At Mouth | 38 cfs | → |
| St. Vrain Creek At Mouth | 103 cfs | → |
| South Platte River At Masters | 163 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C | 272 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near New Cache Agricultural Pond.
Campgrounds
- Missile Site Park
- Crow Valley
- Crow Valley Family Campground
- Crow Valley Group Campground
- Boyd Lake State Park
- Jackson Lake State Park
Fishing spots
- Cache La Poudre Reservoir Inlet
- Poudre Ponds
- Allen Park Lake
- Promontory Point Park Ponds
- Ehrlich Lake
- Windsor Lake
Paddle runs
Track New Cache Agricultural Pond 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 New Cache Agricultural Pond
Where does the data for New Cache Agricultural Pond 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 New Cache Agricultural Pond.