Stagecoach
Stagecoach is a timber crib dam located in La Plata County, Colorado. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stagecoach
The primary purpose of Stagecoach is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Public Service Company Of Colorado (public utility).
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 800 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 22,500 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Colorado dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata |
| Coordinates | 37.59020, -107.79850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 800 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,360 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Public Service Company of Colorado |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00895 |
| Federal ID | CO00895S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |