L.A. Bar
Key Takeaway
L.A. Bar is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 26.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 123 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00899 |
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
REDDERT RANCH LLC (BROWN, RYAN)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of L.A. Bar?
L.A. Bar 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 L.A. Bar?
L.A. Bar is owned by REDDERT RANCH LLC (BROWN, RYAN) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was L.A. Bar built?
L.A. Bar was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 L.A. Bar?
L.A. Bar serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is L.A. Bar?
L.A. Bar has a dam height of 17 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 L.A. Bar last inspected?
L.A. Bar was last inspected on October 30, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.