Loveland Lake
Loveland Lake is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1905. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Loveland Lake
The primary purpose of Loveland Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Loveland Lake & Ditch Co. (private). It impounds the Big Thompson River-os near Berthoud.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 168 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1905, the structure is over a century old.
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 11/16/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Berthoud |
| River/Stream | Big Thompson River-os |
| Coordinates | 40.31316, -105.09527 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 168 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,610 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LOVELAND LAKE & DITCH CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01190 |
| Federal ID | CO01190 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |