Cole
Cole is an earth dam located in Grand County, Colorado, built in 1905. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Cole
The primary purpose of Cole is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Battle Creek Ranch, Llc (joint Owner) (daniel E. H (private). It impounds the South Battle Creek-tr near Parshall.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1905, 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand |
| Nearest City | Parshall |
| River/Stream | South Battle Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.93367, -106.17447 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 356 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BATTLE CREEK RANCH, LLC (JOINT OWNER) (DANIEL E. H |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02121 |
| Federal ID | CO02121 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |