Coppinger #1
Key Takeaway
Coppinger #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 40.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 111 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01087 |
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
DIGGS, CARROLL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Coppinger #1?
Coppinger #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 Coppinger #1?
Coppinger #1 is owned by DIGGS, CARROLL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Coppinger #1 built?
Coppinger #1 was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Coppinger #1?
Coppinger #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 Coppinger #1?
Coppinger #1 has a dam height of 21 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 Coppinger #1 last inspected?
Coppinger #1 was last inspected on September 22, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.