Waterwheel
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NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, water wheel
Historic waterwheel listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
Built: late 1930s
Areas of significance: Agriculture; Engineering
Date added to NRHP: 4/11/1977
Other designations: listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties
Notes: The more than 40-foot tall wooden structure was originally constructed by local ranchers during the late 1930s. Located along the south side of the Colorado River, just south of McCoy, it is believed to be the largest waterwheel in the state. It was designed to lift water approximately 15 feet in height in order to reach a level where it could be used for irrigation.
Built: late 1930s
Areas of significance: Agriculture; Engineering
Date added to NRHP: 4/11/1977
Other designations: listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties
Notes: The more than 40-foot tall wooden structure was originally constructed by local ranchers during the late 1930s. Located along the south side of the Colorado River, just south of McCoy, it is believed to be the largest waterwheel in the state. It was designed to lift water approximately 15 feet in height in order to reach a level where it could be used for irrigation.
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Coordinates: 39°54'10"N 106°43'1"W
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