Palisade #3 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 500 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Palisade #3
The primary purpose of Palisade #3 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town of Palisade Public Works (local government). It impounds the Rapid Creek-tr near Palisade.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/06/2001. That was over 25 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Palisade |
| River/Stream | Rapid Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.07722, -108.24169 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 432 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Palisade Public Works |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/06/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02715 |
| Federal ID | CO02715 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |