Dams in Morgan County, Colorado
22Total Dams
2High Hazard
6Significant
Dam Safety in Morgan County, Colorado
Morgan County has 22 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 6 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Morgan County is 90 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Vancil at 53 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Lake | High | Satisfactory | 39 | Irrigation | 1900 |
| Empire (east Embankment) | High | Satisfactory | 35 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1905 |
| Vancil | Significant | Satisfactory | 53 | Irrigation | 1990 |
| Pawnee Raw Water | Significant | Satisfactory | 38 | Water Supply | 1979 |
| Bijou #2 Dam #1 | Significant | Fair | 22 | Irrigation | 1898 |
| Bijou #2 Dam #4 | Significant | Fair | 22 | Irrigation | 1898 |
| Bijou #2 Dam #3 | Significant | Fair | 22 | Irrigation | 1898 |
| Bijou #2 Dam #2 | Significant | Fair | 22 | Irrigation | 1898 |
| Williams-mccreery | Low | Not Rated | 51 | Irrigation | 1910 |
| Christensen #1 | Low | Fair | 32 | Irrigation | 1957 |
| Pawnee Intermediate & High Quality Water | Low | Satisfactory | 25 | Water Supply | 1980 |
| Headley | Low | Unsatisfactory | 19 | Irrigation | 1964 |
| Costelloe | Low | Fair | 18 | Irrigation | 1931 |
| Lamborn #1 | Low | Fair | 18 | Irrigation | 1951 |
| Wickstrom | Low | Satisfactory | 17 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1957 |
| Whittington | Low | Fair | 17 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1953 |
| Pawnee Evaporation Ponds A, B, C | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Other | 1981 |
| Lamborn #2 | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Irrigation | 1955 |
| Rule Pond | Low | Fair | 13 | Irrigation | |
| Snyder | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Irrigation | 1902 |
| Emanuel Kembel | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Irrigation | 1935 |
| D.t. #3 | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1909 |