Battlement #6
Key Takeaway
Battlement #6 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1898 and is 128 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 29.2% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01596 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BATTLEMENT RESERVOIR COMPANY (ROY SAVAGE)
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Battlement #6?
Battlement #6 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Battlement #6?
Battlement #6 is owned by BATTLEMENT RESERVOIR COMPANY (ROY SAVAGE) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Battlement #6 built?
Battlement #6 was completed in 1898, making it 128 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Battlement #6?
Battlement #6 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Battlement #6?
Battlement #6 has a dam height of 18 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.