Upper Beaver Brook

Clear Creek County, Colorado (near GOLDEN)

River/Stream: BEAVER BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
97 ft
Dam Length
520 ft
Reservoir Storage
587 acre-ft
Year Completed
1924
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
24,239 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-07-19

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00188
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.69400, -105.43170
Age
102 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.