Loveland Water Storage dam
Loveland Water Storage
Loveland Water Storage, also known as Green Ridge Glade Reservoir, is a vital water supply infrastructure located in Larimer County, Colorado. Owned by the local government, this reservoir was completed in 1977 and serves the primary purpose of water supply. With a maximum storage capacity of 8,696 acre-feet and a normal storage of 6,836 acre-feet, Loveland Water Storage plays a crucial role in meeting the water needs of the region.
This Earth dam structure stands at a height of 112 feet, with a hydraulic height of 108 feet and a structural height of 152 feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 160 acres and has a drainage area of 1 square mile, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Loveland Water Storage is in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in July 2020, ensuring continued reliability in water supply management.
Managed by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) in Colorado, Loveland Water Storage is regulated, permitted, and inspected by state authorities to ensure compliance with safety standards. With its strategic location along the Big Thompson River, this reservoir contributes to water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, making it a significant asset for water enthusiasts and environmental advocates alike.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Loveland Water Storage -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Creek Near Masonville | 21 cfs | → |
| Big Thompson River At Loveland | 73 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre River At Fort Collins | 237 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C | 226 cfs | → |
| St. Vrain Creek At Lyons | 69 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn | 417 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Loveland Water Storage.
Boat launches
- Boat Ramp Larimer County
- Filter Plant River Access Point (Put-In)
- Bridges River Access Point (Put-In)
- Pineview River Access Point (Put-In, Take-Out)
- Bridges River Access Point (Take-Out)
- Bridges River Access Point (Take-Out #2)
Campgrounds
- Flatiron Reservoir
- Carter Lake - North Side Campgrounds
- North Pine Campground
- Pinewood Reservoir
- South Bay - Horsetooth Reservoir
- Inlet Bay - Horsetooth Reservoir
Fishing spots
- Flatiron Reservoir
- Boedecker Reservoir
- Lon Hagler Reservoir
- Loveland Service Center Pond
- Pinewood Reservoir
- North Lake Park Pond
Paddle runs
Track Loveland Water Storage in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Loveland Water Storage
Where does the data for Loveland Water Storage come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Loveland Water Storage.