Lundvall Dam #5
Key Takeaway
Lundvall Dam #5 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1919 and is 107 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 29.2% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 370 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02743 |
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
J.E.R. ROY LUNDVALL (ROY LUNDVALL)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lundvall Dam #5?
Lundvall Dam #5 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 Lundvall Dam #5?
Lundvall Dam #5 is owned by J.E.R. ROY LUNDVALL (ROY LUNDVALL) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lundvall Dam #5 built?
Lundvall Dam #5 was completed in 1919, making it 107 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 Lundvall Dam #5?
Lundvall Dam #5 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lundvall Dam #5?
Lundvall Dam #5 has a dam height of 18 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 Lundvall Dam #5 last inspected?
Lundvall Dam #5 was last inspected on October 28, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.