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Copco No 2 is a privately owned hydroelectric dam located in Siskiyou, California, along the Klamath River. Completed in 1925, this gravity dam stands at a height of 63 feet and has a structural height of 63 feet as well. With a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, Copco No 2 plays a vital role in water resource management in the region.
The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 130 feet and is equipped with Tainter and Vertical Lift outlet gates. Inspected by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Copco No 2 has a low hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of Very High (1). The dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, with the Department of Water Resources overseeing its safety.
As a key component in the region's hydroelectric infrastructure, Copco No 2 serves as a critical source of energy production and water supply. With its historical significance and important role in water management, this dam is a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable energy practices and environmental conservation efforts.
Year_Completed | 1925 |
Dam_Height | 38 |
River_Or_Stream | Klamath River |
Dam_Length | 278 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Gravity |
Surface_Area | 5 |
Hydraulic_Height | 27 |
Drainage_Area | 4300 |
Nid_Storage | 73 |
Structural_Height | 63 |
Outlet_Gates | Tainter (radial) - 5, Vertical Lift - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Rock |
Nid_Height | 63 |
SPRAGUE RIVER NEAR CHILOQUIN | 1890cfs |
ROGUE RIVER BELOW PROSPECT | 2560cfs |
ROGUE RIVER NEAR MCLEOD | 4230cfs |
BIG BUTTE CREEK NEAR MCLEOD | 717cfs |
ROGUE R AT COLE M RIVERS F HATCHERY NR MCLEOD | 3270cfs |
ELK CREEK NEAR TRAIL | 1470cfs |