Mcginnis Meadows Reservoir is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Colorado, built in 1944. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 250 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 Mcginnis Meadows Reservoir
The primary purpose of Mcginnis Meadows Reservoir is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the E Fork Skinny Fish Creek near Buford.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1944, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/2017.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | Buford |
| River/Stream | E Fork Skinny Fish Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.02736, -107.20676 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01591 |
| Federal ID | CO01591 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |