Bramkamp Reservoir Report
Nearby: No Name 1-1 #1 Noonen
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Located in Adams County, Colorado, Bramkamp is a private irrigation dam on Muddy Creek that serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and creating a small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 1895, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 24 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1630 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 450 acre-feet and a surface area of 90 acres, Bramkamp plays a crucial role in the local water resource management.
The dam, with a length of 4060 feet, has a spillway width of 400 feet which is uncontrolled. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, Bramkamp undergoes inspections every 6 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating the need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures to safeguard against any unforeseen emergencies.
With its historical significance dating back over a century, Bramkamp stands as a testament to early water infrastructure development in Colorado. As climate change continues to impact water resources in the region, structures like Bramkamp play a vital role in managing and distributing water for both agricultural and communal use, highlighting the importance of ongoing maintenance and risk assessment to ensure a secure and sustainable water supply for the future.
Year Completed |
1895 |
Dam Length |
4060 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
MUDDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
90 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
116 |
Nid Storage |
1630 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Bramkamp