Cole #5
Cole #5 is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cole #5
The primary purpose of Cole #5 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Grand Mesa Water Users Association (private). It impounds the Surface Creek-tr near Cedaredge.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 830 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 201 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/03/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Cedaredge |
| River/Stream | Surface Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.00328, -107.84605 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Max Discharge | 441 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GRAND MESA WATER USERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00554 |
| Federal ID | CO00554 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |