South Colo. Power Co.
Key Takeaway
South Colo. Power Co. is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1927 and is 99 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 47.2% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02141 |
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
BLACK HILLS ENERGY (HALL, KEVIN)
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of South Colo. Power Co.?
South Colo. Power Co. 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 South Colo. Power Co.?
South Colo. Power Co. is owned by BLACK HILLS ENERGY (HALL, KEVIN) (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was South Colo. Power Co. built?
South Colo. Power Co. was completed in 1927, making it 99 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 South Colo. Power Co.?
South Colo. Power Co. 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 South Colo. Power Co.?
South Colo. Power Co. has a dam height of 23 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 South Colo. Power Co. last inspected?
South Colo. Power Co. was last inspected on June 22, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.