Walrod Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Walrod, also known as Cozzens Walrod, is a privately owned dam located in Hayden, Colorado.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including irrigation, fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. With a height of 22 feet and a length of 110 feet, Walrod has a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 40 acre-feet.
Situated on the Hutchinson Draw river, Walrod plays a vital role in water management in the area. The dam is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources (DWR) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Walrod poses moderate risks that are managed through appropriate measures.
Despite its modest size, Walrod is an essential part of the local water infrastructure, providing valuable resources for irrigation and other uses. Its role in water management and conservation highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Walrod to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
110 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
HUTCHINSON DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
125 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Walrod
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