Brett Gray
Brett Gray is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Colorado, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Brett Gray
The primary purpose of Brett Gray is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by State Land Board (private). It impounds the Steels Fork near Las Animas.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 176 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 50 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Las Animas |
| River/Stream | Steels Fork |
| Coordinates | 38.74000, -103.91223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 50 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | STATE LAND BOARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00517 |
| Federal ID | CO00517 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |