Upper Cogdill
Upper Cogdill is an earth dam located in Moffat County, Colorado, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Upper Cogdill
The primary purpose of Upper Cogdill is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Espy, Jim & Peggy (private). It impounds the Government Coral Creek near Craig.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/01/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Moffat |
| Nearest City | Craig |
| River/Stream | Government Coral Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.97001, -107.33557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 526 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ESPY, JIM & PEGGY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01856 |
| Federal ID | CO01856 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |