Banner Lake #5
Banner Lake #5 is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Banner Lake #5
The primary purpose of Banner Lake #5 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Colorado Parks And Wildlife (state). It impounds the Jim Creek near Kuner.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/21/2017.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Kuner |
| River/Stream | Jim Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.07843, -104.56406 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01730 |
| Federal ID | CO01730 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |