Linke
Key Takeaway
Linke is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1916 and is 110 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 14.5% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 252 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02125 |
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
Nearby Dams
F W Linke No. 3 Reservoir
Grand, CO
Low Hazard 12 ftF W Linke No. 2 Reservoir
Grand, CO
Low Hazard 13 ftWindy Gap
Grand, CO
Significant Hazard 25 ftGaylord
Grand, CO
Low Hazard 49 ftBunte
Grand, CO
Low Hazard 24 ftWillow Creek Bor Co
Grand, CO
High Hazard 95 ftHankison
Grand, CO
Low Hazard 38 ftGranby Dike 1
Grand, CO
High Hazard 98 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Linke?
Linke 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 Linke?
Linke 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 Linke built?
Linke was completed in 1916, making it 110 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 Linke?
Linke 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 Linke?
Linke has a dam height of 13 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.