Timber Creek - 3-0005415 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Timber Creek - 3-0005415 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 15.1 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. As a gas extraction site in the United States, Timber Creek operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. The facility's location in a rural area of Colorado suggests it is part of the broader natural gas infrastructure supporting regional energy supply. The environmental context includes its location in a semi-arid region with potential for seismic activity. Proximity to populated areas is low given its rural setting, but operational pressures and vintage of equipment are typical considerations for risk assessment in gas extraction facilities.

The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, with low population density. The region experiences a semi-arid climate and is subject to occasional seismic activity. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing exposure risks, but operational pressures and equipment vintage are standard environmental considerations for gas extraction sites.