Longs Peak #1
Key Takeaway
Longs Peak #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 65.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00178 |
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
SARAH AL-JAMMAZ,
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Longs Peak #1?
Longs Peak #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 Longs Peak #1?
Longs Peak #1 is owned by SARAH AL-JAMMAZ, (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Longs Peak #1 built?
Longs Peak #1 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Longs Peak #1?
Longs Peak #1 serves the following purposes: 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 Longs Peak #1?
Longs Peak #1 has a dam height of 30 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 Longs Peak #1 last inspected?
Longs Peak #1 was last inspected on June 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.