LAKE JOHN - CO00993-2088
Dam Name: LAKE JOHN
State: CO
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 04/01/2013
Incident Driver: Other
Incident Mechanism 1: Other
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Incident IDCO00993-2088
Incident DescriptionCaretaker 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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Additional Remarks or UpdatesEducated caretaker for increased surveillance.
Owner TypeS
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)RF
EAPY
Dam Height27 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)16128.00
Surface Area (acres)612.00
Year Completed1957
NID NumberCO00993
River NameN FK NORTH PLATTE-TR
Latitude40.7672
Longitude-106.462
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Regulatory Agency(ies)DWR
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