Skaguay

Teller County, Colorado (near PUEBLO)

River/Stream: WEST BEAVER CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
79 ft
Dam Length
475 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,570 acre-ft
Year Completed
1901
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
37,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-09-26

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00481
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.68834, -105.05223
Age
125 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.