Cozzens
Cozzens is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1902. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cozzens
The primary purpose of Cozzens is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Leon Cozzens, (private). It impounds the Cache La Poudre near Kersey.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. Completed in 1902, the structure is over a century 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/12/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Kersey |
| River/Stream | Cache La Poudre |
| Coordinates | 40.50500, -104.68223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LEON COZZENS, |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01863 |
| Federal ID | CO01863 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |