Kokes
Kokes is an earth dam located in Logan County, Colorado, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kokes
The primary purpose of Kokes is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Kokes, Kent (private). It impounds the Mccracken Draw near Sedgewick.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/18/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Logan |
| Nearest City | Sedgewick |
| River/Stream | Mccracken Draw |
| Coordinates | 40.98334, -102.78945 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,560 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | KOKES, KENT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02627 |
| Federal ID | CO02627 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |