Margaret-Carpenter
Key Takeaway
Margaret-Carpenter is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 36.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,118 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,986 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02938 |
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
CITY OF THORNTON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Margaret-Carpenter?
Margaret-Carpenter 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 Margaret-Carpenter?
Margaret-Carpenter is owned by CITY OF THORNTON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Margaret-Carpenter built?
Margaret-Carpenter was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Margaret-Carpenter?
Margaret-Carpenter serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Margaret-Carpenter?
Margaret-Carpenter 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 Margaret-Carpenter last inspected?
Margaret-Carpenter was last inspected on April 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.