Loup Lake
Loup Lake is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1931. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Loup Lake
The primary purpose of Loup Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Loup Reservoir Co. (private). It impounds the Slough near Severance.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 93 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 877 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 33 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Severance |
| River/Stream | Slough |
| Coordinates | 40.55348, -104.86190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 877 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 877 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 459 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 93 acres |
| Drainage Area | 33 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LOUP RESERVOIR CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01175 |
| Federal ID | CO01175 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |