Hoopengarner Sw #4
Key Takeaway
Hoopengarner Sw #4 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 815 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,470 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00743 |
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
HOOPENGARNER GEORGE & DWIGHT (GEORGE OR DWIGHT HOO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hoopengarner Sw #4?
Hoopengarner Sw #4 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 Hoopengarner Sw #4?
Hoopengarner Sw #4 is owned by HOOPENGARNER GEORGE & DWIGHT (GEORGE OR DWIGHT HOO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hoopengarner Sw #4 built?
Hoopengarner Sw #4 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Hoopengarner Sw #4?
Hoopengarner Sw #4 serves the following purposes: 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 Hoopengarner Sw #4?
Hoopengarner Sw #4 has a dam height of 28 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 Hoopengarner Sw #4 last inspected?
Hoopengarner Sw #4 was last inspected on March 5, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.