Lundvall Dam #5
Lundvall Dam #5 is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1919. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lundvall Dam #5
The primary purpose of Lundvall Dam #5 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by J.e.r. Roy Lundvall (roy Lundvall) (private). It impounds the Sheep Draw-tr near Greeley.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Completed in 1919, the structure is over a century 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 10/28/1987. That was over 38 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Greeley |
| River/Stream | Sheep Draw-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.39639, -104.82918 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 370 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | J.E.R. ROY LUNDVALL (ROY LUNDVALL) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/1987 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02743 |
| Federal ID | CO02743 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |