Big Beaver

Rio Blanco County, Colorado (near MEEKER)

River/Stream: BIG BEAVER CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
102 ft
Dam Length
620 ft
Reservoir Storage
9,762 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
11,095 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-06-29

Hazard Classification: High — 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
CO00962
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.97029, -107.64751
Age
62 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.