Rolling
Key Takeaway
Rolling is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 625 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02193 |
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
COORS BREWING CO. LAND & WATER RESOURCES (SANTANGE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rolling?
Rolling 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 Rolling?
Rolling is owned by COORS BREWING CO. LAND & WATER RESOURCES (SANTANGE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rolling built?
Rolling was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Rolling?
Rolling 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 Rolling?
Rolling has a dam height of 28 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 Rolling last inspected?
Rolling was last inspected on September 30, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.