Laune
Key Takeaway
Laune is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 59.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 258 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 345 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00996 |
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
HUMBERT RANCHES INC. (HUMBERT, JESSIE)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Laune?
Laune 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 Laune?
Laune is owned by HUMBERT RANCHES INC. (HUMBERT, JESSIE) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Laune built?
Laune was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Laune?
Laune serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Laune?
Laune has a dam height of 27 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 Laune last inspected?
Laune was last inspected on September 30, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.