Lamborn #2
Key Takeaway
Lamborn #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 23.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,610 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02158 |
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 Lamborn #2?
Lamborn #2 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 Lamborn #2?
Lamborn #2 is owned by CHRISTENSEN BROS., INC. (ERIC CHRISTENSEN) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lamborn #2 built?
Lamborn #2 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Lamborn #2?
Lamborn #2 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 Lamborn #2?
Lamborn #2 has a dam height of 16 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 Lamborn #2 last inspected?
Lamborn #2 was last inspected on March 11, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.