Big Battlement
Colorado — Delta County — DIRTY GEORGE CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| River | DIRTY GEORGE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.99500, -108.05223 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 24, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1949 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF DELTA (CAUDLE, CASEY) |
| Other Name | Battlement #2 |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.