Big Battlement
Key Takeaway
Big Battlement is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 47.2% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 780 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 882 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00373 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF DELTA (CAUDLE, CASEY)
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Big Battlement?
Big Battlement is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Big Battlement?
Big Battlement is owned by CITY OF DELTA (CAUDLE, CASEY) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Battlement built?
Big Battlement was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Big Battlement?
Big Battlement serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Big Battlement?
Big Battlement has a dam height of 23 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 Big Battlement last inspected?
Big Battlement was last inspected on August 24, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.