Linke
Linke is an earth dam located in Grand County, Colorado, built in 1916. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Linke
The primary purpose of Linke 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 13 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. Completed in 1916, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand |
| Nearest City | Granby |
| River/Stream | Tenmile Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.05168, -105.93723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 252 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 | Satisfactory |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02125 |
| Federal ID | CO02125 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |