Beaver

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyGunnison
Nearest CityPAONIA
River/StreamMINNESOTA CREEK-TR
Coordinates38.82155, -107.44908

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height113 ft
Dam Height100 ft
Dam Length1,670 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,850 acre-ft
Max Storage1,850 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,600 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge988 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBEAVER RESERVOIR COMPANY (TOM GILLESPIE)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/31/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00397
Federal IDCO00397
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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