Big Beaver
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Rio Blanco |
| Nearest City | MEEKER |
| River/Stream | BIG BEAVER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.97029, -107.64751 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 102 ft |
| Dam Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,762 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,762 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,658 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 263 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,095 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (TAYLOR, MARGARET) |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |