Lake Loveland
Key Takeaway
Lake Loveland is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1894 and is 132 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 86.8% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 16.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 493 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1894 (132 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1990 |
| NID ID | CO01187 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GREELEY-LOVELAND IRRIGATION COMPANY (DAN KAMMERZEL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Loveland?
Lake Loveland is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Loveland?
Lake Loveland is owned by GREELEY-LOVELAND IRRIGATION COMPANY (DAN KAMMERZEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Loveland built?
Lake Loveland was completed in 1894, making it 132 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 Lake Loveland?
Lake Loveland serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Loveland?
Lake Loveland has a dam height of 47 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 Lake Loveland last inspected?
Lake Loveland was last inspected on August 9, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.