F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir
Key Takeaway
F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02123 |
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
F. W. LINKE RANCH CO. (WILLIAM F. LINKE)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir?
F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir 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 F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir?
F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir is owned by F. W. LINKE RANCH CO. (WILLIAM F. LINKE) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir built?
F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir?
F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir?
F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir has a dam height of 12 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 F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir last inspected?
F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir was last inspected on August 29, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.