Johnnie Johnson
Key Takeaway
Johnnie Johnson is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 53.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 4,855 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 149 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,821 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00964 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
State Government
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Johnnie Johnson?
Johnnie Johnson is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Johnnie Johnson?
Johnnie Johnson is owned by COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Johnnie Johnson built?
Johnnie Johnson was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Johnnie Johnson?
Johnnie Johnson serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Johnnie Johnson?
Johnnie Johnson has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Johnnie Johnson last inspected?
Johnnie Johnson was last inspected on July 23, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.