Cow Camp Reservoir

THOMAS CREEK-OS· Pitkin, Colorado· Built 2006· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Cow Camp Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 36.1% in CO)
Dam Length728 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage18 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge72 cfs
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDCO02898

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 1, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

RANCH LAKE (CARNEY, IAN)

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cow Camp Reservoir?

Cow Camp Reservoir 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 Cow Camp Reservoir?

Cow Camp Reservoir is owned by RANCH LAKE (CARNEY, IAN) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cow Camp Reservoir built?

Cow Camp Reservoir was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Cow Camp Reservoir?

Cow Camp Reservoir serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other, 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 Cow Camp Reservoir?

Cow Camp Reservoir has a dam height of 20 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 Cow Camp Reservoir last inspected?

Cow Camp Reservoir was last inspected on October 1, 2018. 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.