Middle Cooperstown
Key Takeaway
Middle Cooperstown is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 22.6% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | CA01306 |
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
Private Entity
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Middle Cooperstown?
Middle Cooperstown 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 Middle Cooperstown?
Middle Cooperstown is owned by Private Entity (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Middle Cooperstown built?
Middle Cooperstown was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Middle Cooperstown?
Middle Cooperstown serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Middle Cooperstown?
Middle Cooperstown has a dam height of 24 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 Middle Cooperstown last inspected?
Middle Cooperstown was last inspected on August 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.