Cove dam
Cove
Cove, also known as Warrick Reservoir, is a private-owned irrigation dam located in Moffat County, Colorado. Built in 1950, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of irrigation, Cove serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area, with a normal storage capacity of 61 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 210 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Colorado Division of Water Resources, Cove is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2016, the dam's hazard potential is classified as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, with a spillway width of 10 feet, and has undergone no significant modifications since its construction.
Located in the Conway Draw-Tr river/stream system, Cove plays a vital role in providing water supply for irrigation purposes in the region. With its strategic positioning and operational efficiency, Cove demonstrates sound management practices in water resource utilization and climate adaptation, making it a noteworthy site for enthusiasts interested in water infrastructure and climate resilience.
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 Cove -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yampa River At Deerlodge Park | 3,460 cfs | → |
| Little Snake River Near Lily | 529 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Jensen | 4,550 cfs | → |
| White River Below Boise Creek | 660 cfs | → |
| Big Brush Creek Abv Red Fleet Res | 16 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek Near White River | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cove.
Boat launches
- County Road 34 Moffat County
- Moffat County
- Swallow Canyon Road Daggett County
- Swallow Canyon Boat Ramp
- Uintah County
- Little Swallow Overlook Daggett County
Campgrounds
- Wade And Curtis River Camp
- Pot Creek 1
- Pot Creek 2
- Gates Of Lodore Campground
- Gates Of Lodore - Dinosaur National Monument
- Big Joe Camp
Fishing spots
- Crouse Reservoir
- Box Reservoir
- Little Brush Creek
- Red Fleet Reservoir
- Kenney Reservoir
- Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam
Paddle runs
- Gates Of Lodore To The Southern Boundary Of Dinosaur National Monument, South Of The Split Mountain Boat Landing
- Lodore To Echo Park
- Whirlpool Canyon - Echo Park To Rainbow Park
- Yampa Canyon
- Eastern Boundary Of Dinosaur National Monument To Confluence With Green River
- Upper Green River
More reservoirs
Track Cove in the Snoflo app
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About Cove
Where does the data for Cove 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 Cove.