Cowdrey
Cowdrey is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Colorado, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cowdrey
The primary purpose of Cowdrey is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by North Park Angus Ranch (carl Trick) (private). It impounds the Michigan Creek-os near Cowdrey.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 218 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 831 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 01/01/1998. That was over 28 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Cowdrey |
| River/Stream | Michigan Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 40.83373, -106.31427 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 831 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 831 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 613 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 218 acres |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NORTH PARK ANGUS RANCH (CARL TRICK) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01941 |
| Federal ID | CO01941 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |