LAKE JOHN - CO00993-2088


Incident ID CO00993-2088
Dam Name LAKE JOHN
Downstream Hazard Potential S
State CO
Incident Date 04/01/2013
Incident Type Non-failure
Incident Driver Other
Incident Mechanism 1 Other
Incident Mechanism 2
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident Description Caretaker noticed a hole in the ice on the reservoir near the dam. Potential issue with seepage and piping resulting in the flow of water near this location. Performed field work and determined it did not appear to be a seepage related issue.
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EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to Incident
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Additional Remarks or Updates Educated caretaker for increased surveillance.
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Owner Type S
Dam Type RE
Primary Purpose(s) RF
EAP Y
Year Completed 1957
Year Modified 0
Dam Height 27 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft) 16128 ac-ft
Surface Area (acres) 612 acres
River Name N FK NORTH PLATTE-TR
Latitude 40.7672
Longitude -106.462
Regulatory Agency(ies) DWR
NID Number CO00993
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