Lone Star #3
Key Takeaway
Lone Star #3 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 17% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02564 |
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
WHITING FARMS INC. (TOM WHITING)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lone Star #3?
Lone Star #3 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 Lone Star #3?
Lone Star #3 is owned by WHITING FARMS INC. (TOM WHITING) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lone Star #3 built?
Lone Star #3 was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Lone Star #3?
Lone Star #3 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lone Star #3?
Lone Star #3 has a dam height of 14 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 Lone Star #3 last inspected?
Lone Star #3 was last inspected on March 22, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.