Emanuel Kembel
Emanuel Kembel is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Colorado, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Emanuel Kembel
The primary purpose of Emanuel Kembel is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kyle Kembel, (private). It impounds the Cris Lee Draw.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/22/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Cris Lee Draw |
| Coordinates | 40.29668, -103.80834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 345 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KYLE KEMBEL, |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02320 |
| Federal ID | CO02320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |