The Chapman Diversion Dam is located on the Chapman Gulch, to divert water into Chapman Tunnel. The diversion dam has a concrete gravity spillway with retaining walls in combination with an earth embankment.
General
Project
Fryingpan-Arkansas
Longitude
-106.640589
Latitude
39.3163756
Original Construction
1965-1971
Watercourse
Chapman Gulch
Dimensions
Crest Elevation
10045.0 ft
Structural Height
15 ft
Hydraulic Height (Normal Operating Depth at Dam)
8 ft
Crest Length
131 ft
Hydraulics & Hydrology
Spillway Capacity at Elevation
810 cfs at 10043.35
Contact
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