Rule Pond
Rule Pond is a dam located in Morgan County, Colorado. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rule Pond
The primary purpose of Rule Pond is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rule, Sumner (private). It impounds the Cris Lee Draw near Ft. Morgan.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet.
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.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Ft. Morgan |
| River/Stream | Cris Lee Draw |
| Coordinates | 40.29026, -103.80551 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RULE, SUMNER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO03002 |
| Federal ID | CO03002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |