Wray Watershed District #6 is an earth dam located in Yuma County, Colorado, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 559 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Wray Watershed District #6
The primary purpose of Wray Watershed District #6 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City of Wray (james Depue, City Mgr) (local government). It impounds the N. Fork Republican River-tr near Wray.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 559 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Yuma |
| Nearest City | Wray |
| River/Stream | N. Fork Republican River-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.06667, -102.23557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 559 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,217 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Wray (james Depue, City Mgr) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00401 |
| Federal ID | CO00401 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |