Wright - Brink Reservoir Report
Nearby: Owens #2 Carson, H. R. #2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Huerfano, Colorado, the Wright - Brink dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond.
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Summary
This private dam is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections, with a moderate hazard potential and an unsatisfactory condition assessment as of September 2013. With a low hazard potential and a hydraulic height of 29 feet, the dam stands at 33 feet tall and has a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
The Wright - Brink dam, situated on the North Abeyta-Os river or stream, has a spillway type of uncontrolled with a width of 20 feet. The dam has a surface area of 9 acres and a drainage area of 0 acres, with a maximum discharge capacity of 554 cubic feet per second. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years, it features outlet gates for water release. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is deemed to have a moderate risk level, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Dam Length |
553 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH ABEYTA-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
127 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Drum - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Wright - Brink