Van Bremer #1
Van Bremer #1 is an earth dam located in Las Animas County, Colorado, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Van Bremer #1
The primary purpose of Van Bremer #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Gyurman (private). It impounds the Van Bremer Arroyo near Las Animas.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,557 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 381 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/14/1998. That was over 27 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Las Animas |
| Nearest City | Las Animas |
| River/Stream | Van Bremer Arroyo |
| Coordinates | 37.40667, -104.21890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,557 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 381 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 381 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,910 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN GYURMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00547 |
| Federal ID | CO00547 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |