Cove
Cove is an earth dam located in Moffat County, Colorado, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cove
The primary purpose of Cove is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Naples, James J. (private). It impounds the Conway Draw-tr near Ouray, Utah.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/12/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Moffat |
| Nearest City | Ouray, Utah |
| River/Stream | Conway Draw-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.62334, -108.78057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NAPLES, JAMES J. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01010 |
| Federal ID | CO01010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |