Big Meadows - North Dike

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyMineral
Nearest CitySOUTH FORK
River/StreamS. FORK RIO GRANDE
Coordinates37.54116, -106.80137

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,356 acre-ft
Max Storage3,356 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,436 acre-ft
Surface Area115 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi
Max Discharge3,333 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/08/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO02869
Federal IDCO02869
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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