E. Beckwith #1 is an earth dam located in Gunnison County, Colorado, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall and 795 ft long, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About E. Beckwith #1
The primary purpose of E. Beckwith #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fire Mountain Canal & Reservoir Co. (private). It impounds the Anthracite Creek-tr near Somerset.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 795 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 59 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 864 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/25/2022.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Gunnison |
| Nearest City | Somerset |
| River/Stream | Anthracite Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.86962, -107.20761 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 795 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 864 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 864 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Fire Mountain Canal & Reservoir Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00411 |
| Federal ID | CO00411 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |