Ritschard Dam, Colorado, USA

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Quick Facts About Ritschard Dam

Location: Grand, Colorado
Coordinates: 40.113068, -106.415296
River: Muddy Creek River
Primary Purpose: Irrigation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1995
Dam Height: 122 ft (37 m)
Dam Length: 1,910 ft (582 m)
Dam Capacity: 84,639 acre-ft (104,401 Ml)

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Ritschard Dam Information

Ritschard Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 5 miles from Kremmling, Grand, Colorado.

The dam, which is on the Muddy Creek River, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by BOYLE ENGINEERING CORP and commissioned in 1995 and is currently owned by COLORADO RIVER WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (CAUSEY.

Ritschard Dam Structure

The Ritschard Dam is approximately 1,910 feet (582 m) long, 122 feet (37 m) high and has a structural volume of 1,370,071 cubic yards (1,047,495 cubic metres).

Ritschard Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 65,985 acre-ft (81,391 Ml) and maximum capacity of 84,639 acre-ft (104,401 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,550 acres (627 ha) and the total catchment area is 269 square miles (697 square kilometres).

Ritschard Dam Spillway

The dam has a 426.3 feet (130 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 44432 cubic feet per second (1258 cubic metres per second).

Ritschard Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Ritschard Dam
Grand, Colorado
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 122 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,910 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 84,639 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 269 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Ritschard Dam Weather

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Ritschard Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Ritschard Dam?

Ritschard Dam is in Colorado.

In which county is the Ritschard Dam?

Ritschard Dam is in Grand County.

How high is the Ritschard Dam?

Ritschard Dam is 122 feet high.

How long is the Ritschard Dam?

Ritschard Dam is 1,910 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

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. Investigations and studies are necessary.

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.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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