Casement
Key Takeaway
Casement is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 742 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02970 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
FOWLES, RUSS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Casement?
Casement 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 Casement?
Casement is owned by FOWLES, RUSS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Casement built?
Casement was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Casement?
Casement serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Casement?
Casement has a dam height of 11 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 Casement last inspected?
Casement was last inspected on April 23, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.