Cow Camp Reservoir is an earth dam located in Pitkin County, Colorado, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 728 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cow Camp Reservoir
The primary purpose of Cow Camp Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ranch Lake (carney, Ian) (private). It impounds the Thomas Creek-os near Carbondale.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 728 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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 10/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Pitkin |
| Nearest City | Carbondale |
| River/Stream | Thomas Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.31514, -107.16366 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 728 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 72 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ranch Lake (carney, Ian) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02898 |
| Federal ID | CO02898 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |