Lamborn #1
Lamborn #1 is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Colorado, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lamborn #1
The primary purpose of Lamborn #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Christensen Bros., Inc. (eric Christensen) (private). It impounds the South Platte River-tr near Fort Morgan.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/11/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Fort Morgan |
| River/Stream | South Platte River-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.35722, -103.93884 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 630 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHRISTENSEN BROS., INC. (ERIC CHRISTENSEN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02157 |
| Federal ID | CO02157 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |