Womack #1 dam
Womack #1
Located in Cedaredge, Colorado, Womack #1 is a privately owned irrigation dam completed in 1962. The dam stands at a structural height of 32 feet, with a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a total length of 750 feet. With a primary purpose of irrigation, Womack #1 has a storage capacity of 313 acre-feet, providing essential water resources to the surrounding area.
Despite its age, Womack #1 is deemed to have a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment. The dam is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols in place. In the event of an emergency, the dam is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates, while the spillway type is listed as "None."
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be intrigued by Womack #1's location on Ward Creek in Delta County, Colorado. With a surface area of 34 acres and a normal storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, this earth dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources for irrigation in the region. Despite its high risk assessment rating, Womack #1 remains a vital piece of infrastructure in ensuring water security for agricultural purposes in the area.
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 Womack #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Creek Near Cedaredge | 34 cfs | → |
| Surface Creek At Cedaredge | 39 cfs | → |
| Big Creek At Upper Station | 20 cfs | → |
| North Fk Gunnison River Above Mouth Nr Lazear | 497 cfs | → |
| Gunnison River At Delta | 826 cfs | → |
| Uncompahgre River At Delta | 92 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Womack #1.
⚓ Boat launches
- State Highway 65 25261, Delta County
- Ward Lake Boat Access - Grand Valley Rd
- Z Road Delta County
- Lakeshore Drive Delta County
- Forest Road 125 Delta County
- Big Creek Reservoir Boat Launch Grand Valley Rd
⛺ Campgrounds
- Ward Lake
- Ward Lake Campground - Grand Valley Rd
- Little Bear Campground - Grand Valley Rd
- Cobbett Campground - Grand Valley Rd
- Carp Lake
- Island Lake Campground - Grand Valley Rd
🎣 Fishing spots
- Ward Creek Reservoir
- Deep Slough Reservoir
- Ward Lake
- Little Gem Reservoir
- Alexander Lake
- Cobbett (Carp) Lake
🛶 Paddle runs
- Gunnison River Segment 2
- West Fork Terror Creek
- Roubideau Creek Segment 2
- The Painted Wall To The Black Canyon Gunnison National Monument-Gunnison Gorge Wilderness Boundary
- Roubideau Creek Segment 1
- Deep Creek
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About Womack #1
Where does the data for Womack #1 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 Womack #1.