Langholen
Key Takeaway
Langholen is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1915 and is 111 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 49.9% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 622 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 580 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02124 |
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
DANIEL E. HILTY (JOINT OWNER)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Langholen?
Langholen 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 Langholen?
Langholen is owned by DANIEL E. HILTY (JOINT OWNER) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Langholen built?
Langholen was completed in 1915, making it 111 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 Langholen?
Langholen serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Langholen?
Langholen has a dam height of 24 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 Langholen last inspected?
Langholen was last inspected on May 26, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.