Beckwith

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyPueblo
Nearest CityCOLORADO CITY
River/StreamGREENHORN CREEK-OS
Coordinates37.94501, -104.86223

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length513 ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,144 acre-ft
Max Storage2,144 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,033 acre-ft
Surface Area64 acres
Max Discharge2,150 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerCOLORADO CITY METRO. DISTRICT (JAMES P. ECCHER)
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection04/14/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00489
Federal IDCO00489
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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