Regulated Storage Tanks in Colorado with Facility and Safety Details

Colorado's regulated storage tanks, registered and inspected by the state's Division of Oil & Public Safety. The dataset includes 29 columns detailing tank specifications, safety features, facility information, and inspection status. Data is sourced from owner-provided information and state inspections, with no guarantee of 100% accuracy, completeness, or currency.

Use Cases

• Assess compliance and risk by analyzing Tank Status, Closure Date, and Overfill Prevention methods across facilities.
• Analyze the distribution of tank types and materials using Tank Type, Tank Material, and Capacity (gallons) by County and City.
• Model corrosion protection and leak detection systems using columns like Tank Corrosion Protection Method, Piping Corrosion Protection, and Line Leak Detector Type.
• Track facility lifecycle and maintenance schedules using Installation Date, Closure Date, and Facility Category.

Strengths

• Contains 29 detailed columns covering technical specifications, safety systems, and geographic location.
• Data combines owner-reported information with state inspection records, providing multiple sources of validation.
• Publicly accessible via the official data.colorado.gov platform, indicating a degree of institutional transparency.

Limitations

• The publisher states there is no guarantee the data are 100% accurate, correct, current, or complete.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for large-scale analysis.
• Excludes tanks that were applied for but denied a permit or never installed, presenting an incomplete regulatory picture.

Provenance

Source

State of Colorado, Department of Labor & Employment, Division of Oil & Public Safety.

Collection Method

Combination of information provided by tank owners and data collected during state inspections.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-01 13:17:27; freshness should be verified.

Geography

State of Colorado, United States.