Munger #1
Munger #1 is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1902. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Munger #1
The primary purpose of Munger #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Neal Putman (private). It impounds the South Platte River near Fort Lupton.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1902, 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 08/27/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Fort Lupton |
| River/Stream | South Platte River |
| Coordinates | 40.03001, -104.77723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Max Discharge | 79 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NEAL PUTMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/27/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01129 |
| Federal ID | CO01129 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |