F W Linke No. 2 Reservoir is an earth dam located in Grand County, Colorado, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 500 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About F W Linke No. 2 Reservoir
The primary purpose of F W Linke No. 2 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 Mueller Creek near Granby.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 106 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/1979. That was over 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand |
| Nearest City | Granby |
| River/Stream | Mueller Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.05501, -105.95224 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 170 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 |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02122 |
| Federal ID | CO02122 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |