Limon Watershed L-3
Limon Watershed L-3 is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Colorado, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Limon Watershed L-3
The primary purpose of Limon Watershed L-3 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 Town Of Limon (greg Tacha) (local government). It impounds the Big Sandy Creek-tr near Limon.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,071 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 47 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 579 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/10/2022.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Limon |
| River/Stream | Big Sandy Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.28167, -103.68723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,071 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 579 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 579 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 344 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,058 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TOWN OF LIMON (GREG TACHA) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00753 |
| Federal ID | CO00753 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |