Charles Lemon R R

LONE PINE GULCH· La Plata, Colorado· Built 1971· Earth· 39 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Charles Lemon R R is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 39 ft (taller than 80.5% in CO)
Dam Length370 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge210 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
Year Modified2000
NID IDCO02099

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 30, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

NICK BROTHERS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Charles Lemon R R?

Charles Lemon R R is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Charles Lemon R R?

Charles Lemon R R is owned by NICK BROTHERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Charles Lemon R R built?

Charles Lemon R R was completed in 1971, making it 55 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Charles Lemon R R?

Charles Lemon R R serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Charles Lemon R R?

Charles Lemon R R has a dam height of 39 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Charles Lemon R R last inspected?

Charles Lemon R R was last inspected on October 30, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.