Wolf Ranch Irrigation Reservoir
Wolf Ranch Irrigation Reservoir is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 2018. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wolf Ranch Irrigation Reservoir
The primary purpose of Wolf Ranch Irrigation Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Norwood Development Group (private). It impounds the Cottonwood Creek near Colorado Springs.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,477 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2018, the structure is relatively new.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Colorado Springs |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.97645, -104.71004 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,477 ft |
| Year Completed | 2018 (8 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 453 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NORWOOD DEVELOPMENT GROUP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO03061 |
| Federal ID | CO03061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |