Noble
Noble is an earth dam located in Routt County, Colorado, built in 1909. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Noble
The primary purpose of Noble is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Joe Kayser (private). It impounds the Sutton Creek near Glenwood Springs.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. Completed in 1909, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/26/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Routt |
| Nearest City | Glenwood Springs |
| River/Stream | Sutton Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.01500, -106.82724 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 68 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOE KAYSER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01708 |
| Federal ID | CO01708 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |