Hoopengarner Sw #1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Baca County, Colorado, near Deerfield, Kansas.
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Completed in 1963, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, livestock, and small fish pond management. With a height of 24 feet and a length of 985 feet, it has a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2 square miles.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is rated as high (2). However, its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated" as the last inspection dates back to March 1987. The dam does not have a spillway but has a spillway width of 100 feet. While the emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not specified, the dam is under state regulation with permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Colorado Division of Water Resources.
Overall, Hoopengarner Sw #1 is an intriguing structure with its multiple uses and significant history. This dam poses a high risk due to its outdated inspection records and lack of recent condition assessments. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find this site to be a focal point for monitoring and potentially enhancing safety measures to mitigate any potential risks associated with its aging infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
985 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
BEAR CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
125 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |
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