Bolen
Bolen is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bolen
The primary purpose of Bolen is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Grand Junction (local government). It impounds the Kannah Creek near Grand Junction.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 81 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,223 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Grand Junction |
| River/Stream | Kannah Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.02500, -108.21723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,223 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,223 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 81 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00821 |
| Federal ID | CO00821 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |