Lone Star #3
Lone Star #3 is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lone Star #3
The primary purpose of Lone Star #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Whiting Farms Inc. (tom Whiting) (private). It impounds the Alkali Creek-os near Whitewater.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/22/2017.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Whitewater |
| River/Stream | Alkali Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 38.79527, -108.17502 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WHITING FARMS INC. (TOM WHITING) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02564 |
| Federal ID | CO02564 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |