Big Meadows - Main Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mineral |
| Nearest City | SOUTH FORK |
| River/Stream | S FORK RIO GRANDE |
| Coordinates | 37.53945, -106.80086 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,356 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,356 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,436 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 115 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,333 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |