Klingenberg Flood Control #1 is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 618 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Klingenberg Flood Control #1
The primary purpose of Klingenberg Flood Control #1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Christensen Bros., Inc. (eric Christensen) (private). It impounds the South Platte River-tr near Deer Field.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 618 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Deer Field |
| River/Stream | South Platte River-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.50834, -104.27057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 618 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,846 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Christensen Bros., Inc. (eric Christensen) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00086 |
| Federal ID | CO00086 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |