Adams & Bunker #3
Adams & Bunker #3 is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1906. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Adams & Bunker #3
The primary purpose of Adams & Bunker #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lloyd Lambertson, (private). It impounds the Porter Creek near Briggsdale.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 520 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 133 square miles. Completed in 1906, 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. 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 09/16/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Briggsdale |
| River/Stream | Porter Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.87194, -104.36973 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 133 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LLOYD LAMBERTSON, |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01189 |
| Federal ID | CO01189 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |