Langholen Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 24, 2025

Langholen is a private irrigation dam located in Parshall, Colorado, on Battle Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1915, this earth dam stands at 24 feet in height and has a storage capacity of 158 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation and has a normal storage level of 64 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 10 acres with a drainage area of 14 square miles.

Despite being of low hazard potential, Langholen underwent structural modifications in 1991 to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam features a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 22 feet. With a maximum discharge capacity of 580 cubic feet per second, Langholen is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, ensuring compliance with state permitting and inspection requirements.

While Langholen presents a moderate risk level (3), its condition assessment in 2015 deemed it satisfactory. The dam is equipped to handle emergencies with a designated emergency action plan (EAP) preparation status unknown. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance, Langholen stands as a testament to early irrigation infrastructure in Colorado, serving as a vital water resource for the surrounding agricultural community.

Years Modified

1991 - Structural

Year Completed

1915

Dam Length

622

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

BATTLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

14

Nid Storage

158

Structural Height

24

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.