Charles Lemon R R is an earth dam located in La Plata County, Colorado, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 39 ft39 ft tall and 370 ft long, taller than 85% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Charles Lemon R R
The primary purpose of Charles Lemon R R 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 Nick Brothers (private). It impounds the Lone Pine Gulch near Bondad.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 10/30/2017.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata |
| Nearest City | Bondad |
| River/Stream | Lone Pine Gulch |
| Coordinates | 37.20584, -107.75474 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Nick Brothers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02099 |
| Federal ID | CO02099 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |