Middle Canyon Creek dam
Middle Canyon Creek
Middle Canyon Creek, also known as Two V Ranch, is a private water resource located in Mesa, Colorado. This irrigation dam, completed in 1980, stands at 28 feet high and spans 480 feet in length, serving the primary purpose of irrigation. With a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet, this earth dam is regulated by the Colorado Division of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and low hazard potential.
Situated along the Coates Creek-TR river system in Colorado, Middle Canyon Creek plays a vital role in water supply and management for the surrounding area. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is classified as having a high risk due to its age and design. While currently in fair condition, ongoing risk management measures and regular inspections are crucial in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of this essential water resource. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Middle Canyon Creek offers a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure, regulation, and environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Middle Canyon Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dolores River Near Gateway | 132 cfs | → |
| Dolores River Near Cisco | 103 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Near Colorado-Utah State Line | 2,820 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Near Cisco | 2,900 cfs | → |
| Gunnison River Near Grand Junction | 1,240 cfs | → |
| Castle Creek Below Castle Valley Near Moab | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Middle Canyon Creek.
Boat launches
- Grand County
- Westwater Grand County
- Westwater Ranger Station
- Boat Launch Road Grand County
- Cisco Takeout
- Dewey Bridge Recreation Site
Campgrounds
- Miracle Rock Site 1
- Miracle Rock Site 3
- Miracle Rock Site 2
- Miracle Rock Rec Site
- Miracle Rock Site 4
- Miracle Rock Site 5
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Beaver Creek
- Gateway To Dewey Bridge (Colorado River)
- Granite Creek, Dolores River Segment 2
- Fisher Creek, Dolores River Segment 1
- Dolores River Segment 1
- Dolores River Segment 2
More reservoirs
Track Middle Canyon Creek in the Snoflo app
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About Middle Canyon Creek
Where does the data for Middle Canyon Creek 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 Middle Canyon Creek.