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Wray Watershed District #3, located in Yuma County, Colorado, is a crucial entity dedicated to flood risk reduction in the area. Managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, this dam structure along the N. Fork Republican River plays a vital role in safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential flooding events. Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 39 acre-feet.
With a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2018, the Wray Watershed District #3 dam is regularly inspected to ensure its effectiveness and safety. The spillway, with a width of 182 feet, helps manage high water levels during heavy rainfall periods, with a maximum discharge capability of 3141 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment categorizes the dam as moderate, the district remains vigilant in its risk management measures to protect the local community and infrastructure from potential flood events. As a pivotal component in the region's water resource and climate resilience efforts, Wray Watershed District #3 serves as a critical piece in the overall safety and security of the area.
Year_Completed | 1958 |
Dam_Height | 34 |
River_Or_Stream | N. FORK REPUBLICAN RIVER-TR |
Dam_Length | 250 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3 |
Hydraulic_Height | 37 |
Nid_Storage | 50 |
Structural_Height | 38 |
Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled - 0 |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Nid_Height | 38 |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER NEAR CROOK | 21cfs |
S. PLATTE R. AT JULESBURG | -999cfs |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT ROSCOE NEBR | 119cfs |
ROCK CREEK AT PARKS | 5cfs |
SF REPUBLICAN R NR CO-KS ST LINE | 8cfs |
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Wagon Wheel - Bonny Lake State Park | |||
Foster Grove - Bonny Lake State Park | |||
Syracuse Sand Dunes | |||
Harvester Park | |||
Enders Reservoir State Rec Area | |||
Champion Lake State Rec Area |