Charles Lemon R R Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in La Plata County, Colorado, the Charles Lemon R R dam stands as a testament to water resource management and climate resilience.


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Summary

Completed in 1971, this privately owned Earth dam serves the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond while also supporting irrigation activities. With a height of 39 feet and a length of 370 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres.

Managed by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, the Charles Lemon R R dam is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is identified as having a high risk due to its location and the surrounding environment. Emergency preparedness measures are in place, although details on the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and risk management strategies are not specified in the available data.

Situated on the Lone Pine Gulch river, the Charles Lemon R R dam plays a crucial role in supporting local ecosystems and agricultural activities in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of well-maintained dams like Charles Lemon R R cannot be overstated in ensuring water security and environmental sustainability for future generations.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Length

370

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

LONE PINE GULCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

39

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

250

Structural Height

39

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

39
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.