Timber Creek - 3-0005809 Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

Timber Creek - 3-0005809 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.9 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 natural gas production. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. In Colorado, gas extraction activities are also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's scale is typical for a mid-sized extraction site in the Rocky Mountain region, contributing to the local gas supply chain. This facility plays a role in the regional gas infrastructure network, supporting energy supply for nearby communities and industrial users. Its location in a rural area of Las Animas County reduces proximity to dense populations, though standard safety and environmental monitoring practices are in place to manage operational risks.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density development. Proximity to populated areas is low, with the nearest town over 14 miles away. The area has moderate seismic hazard exposure, and climate hazards include occasional drought and wildfire risk. Standard mitigation measures for gas extraction facilities include leak detection and pressure management.