Battlement No 3
Key Takeaway
Battlement No 3 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1912 and is 114 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 36.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02170 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Battlement No 3?
Battlement No 3 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 No 3?
Battlement No 3 is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Battlement No 3 built?
Battlement No 3 was completed in 1912, making it 114 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 No 3?
Battlement No 3 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Battlement No 3?
Battlement No 3 has a dam height of 20 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.
When was Battlement No 3 last inspected?
Battlement No 3 was last inspected on June 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.