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WRIGHT - BRINK

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March 29, 2025


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31°F

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13mph

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32%

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Located in Huerfano, Colorado, the Wright - Brink dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond. 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_Height 33
River_Or_Stream NORTH ABEYTA-OS
Dam_Length 553
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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