Lambertson Lakes No. 3
Lambertson Lakes No. 3 is an earth dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lambertson Lakes No. 3
The primary purpose of Lambertson Lakes No. 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Thornton (local government).
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 461 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 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 04/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Thornton |
| Coordinates | 39.88003, -104.96883 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 461 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,223 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF THORNTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02891 |
| Federal ID | CO02891 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |