Lake John

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyJackson
Nearest CityCOWDREY
River/StreamN FK NORTH PLATTE-TR
Coordinates40.76720, -106.46207

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length1,723 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage16,128 acre-ft
Max Storage16,128 acre-ft
Normal Storage7,092 acre-ft
Surface Area612 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/03/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00993
Federal IDCO00993
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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