F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir
F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir is an earth dam located in Grand County, Colorado, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir
The primary purpose of F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by F. W. Linke Ranch Co. (william F. Linke) (private). It impounds the Tenmile Creek-tr near Granby.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand |
| Nearest City | Granby |
| River/Stream | Tenmile Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.04680, -105.94022 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | F. W. LINKE RANCH CO. (WILLIAM F. LINKE) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02123 |
| Federal ID | CO02123 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |