Beaver Lake is an earth dam located in Gunnison County, Colorado, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 1,900 ft long. 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 Beaver Lake
The primary purpose of Beaver Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (state). It impounds the Crystal River-os near Marble.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/28/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Gunnison |
| Nearest City | Marble |
| River/Stream | Crystal River-os |
| Coordinates | 39.07001, -107.18224 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Colorado Parks and Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00675 |
| Federal ID | CO00675 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |