Adams & Bunker #2
Adams & Bunker #2 is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Adams & Bunker #2
The primary purpose of Adams & Bunker #2 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 Little Crow Creek-tr near Briggsdale.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 836 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 164 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/09/1991. That was over 34 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Briggsdale |
| River/Stream | Little Crow Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.86833, -104.37223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 836 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LLOYD LAMBERTSON, |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/1991 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01762 |
| Federal ID | CO01762 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |