Hap
Key Takeaway
Hap is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 1.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01954 |
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
MEYRING LIVESTOCK CO. (MEYRING, DANNY)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hap?
Hap 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 Hap?
Hap is owned by MEYRING LIVESTOCK CO. (MEYRING, DANNY) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hap built?
Hap was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Hap?
Hap serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Hap?
Hap has a dam height of 8 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 Hap last inspected?
Hap was last inspected on August 16, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.