Womack #1

WARD CREEK-TR· Delta, Colorado· Built 1962· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Womack #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 59.3% in CO)
Dam Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage313 acre-ft
Normal Storage186 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge691 cfs
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDCO00650

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 6, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

TONGUE CREEK ORCHARDS

Private

Nearby Dams

Womack #2 and 3

Delta, CO

Low Hazard 15 ft

Sheep Lake

Delta, CO

Low Hazard 25 ft

Ward Creek

Delta, CO

High Hazard 45 ft

Deep Slough

Delta, CO

High Hazard 21 ft

Howard

Delta, CO

Low Hazard 32 ft

Ward Lake

Delta, CO

High Hazard 27 ft

Kennicott Slough

Delta, CO

High Hazard 36 ft

Alexander Lake

Delta, CO

Low Hazard 11 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Womack #1?

Womack #1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Womack #1?

Womack #1 is owned by TONGUE CREEK ORCHARDS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Womack #1 built?

Womack #1 was completed in 1962, making it 64 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Womack #1?

Womack #1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Womack #1?

Womack #1 has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Womack #1 last inspected?

Womack #1 was last inspected on October 6, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.