Wright - Brink

NORTH ABEYTA-OS· Huerfano, Colorado· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Wright - Brink is classified as low hazard in Colorado. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 72.7% in CO)
Dam Length553 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage127 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge554 cfs
NID IDCO01983

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: September 9, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

TRAVIS CRAWFORD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wright - Brink?

Wright - Brink 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 Wright - Brink?

Wright - Brink is owned by TRAVIS CRAWFORD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Wright - Brink?

Wright - Brink serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Wright - Brink?

Wright - Brink has a dam height of 33 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 Wright - Brink last inspected?

Wright - Brink was last inspected on September 9, 2013. 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.