Bolen, Anderson, Jacobs
Bolen, Anderson, Jacobs is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bolen, Anderson, Jacobs
The primary purpose of Bolen, Anderson, Jacobs 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-tr near Grand Junction.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 568 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 07/19/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Grand Junction |
| River/Stream | Kannah Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.02001, -108.21223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 568 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 568 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,323 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00822 |
| Federal ID | CO00822 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |