Christensen #1
Key Takeaway
Christensen #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 36.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 382 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,280 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00007 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CHRISTENSEN BROS., INC. (ERIC CHRISTENSEN)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Christensen #1?
Christensen #1 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 Christensen #1?
Christensen #1 is owned by CHRISTENSEN BROS., INC. (ERIC CHRISTENSEN) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Christensen #1 built?
Christensen #1 was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Christensen #1?
Christensen #1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Christensen #1?
Christensen #1 has a dam height of 20 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 Christensen #1 last inspected?
Christensen #1 was last inspected on March 11, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.