C. G. Cozart Ec #1

DRY CREEK· Elbert, Colorado· Built 1976· Earth· 24 ft tall

Key Takeaway

C. G. Cozart Ec #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 49.9% in CO)
Dam Length590 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage173 acre-ft
Normal Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,100 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDCO01399

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: August 19, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

JOHN KAUFMAN & TODD DUNHAM (JOHN KAUFMAN)

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of C. G. Cozart Ec #1?

C. G. Cozart Ec #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 C. G. Cozart Ec #1?

C. G. Cozart Ec #1 is owned by JOHN KAUFMAN & TODD DUNHAM (JOHN KAUFMAN) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was C. G. Cozart Ec #1 built?

C. G. Cozart Ec #1 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 C. G. Cozart Ec #1?

C. G. Cozart Ec #1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 C. G. Cozart Ec #1?

C. G. Cozart Ec #1 has a dam height of 24 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 C. G. Cozart Ec #1 last inspected?

C. G. Cozart Ec #1 was last inspected on August 19, 2009. 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.