Law, John
Key Takeaway
Law, John is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1896 and is 130 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 17% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 310 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1896 (130 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01172 |
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
LOUP RESERVOIR CO.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Law, John?
Law, John 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 Law, John?
Law, John is owned by LOUP RESERVOIR CO. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Law, John built?
Law, John was completed in 1896, making it 130 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 Law, John?
Law, John 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 Law, John?
Law, John has a dam height of 14 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 Law, John last inspected?
Law, John was last inspected on June 21, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.