Bristlecone

Colorado — El Paso County — BEAVER CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
RiverBEAVER CREEK
Coordinates39.05973, -104.87752

Physical Characteristics

NID Height88 ft
Dam Height72 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage2,923 acre-ft
Max Storage2,923 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 28, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1986
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFOREST LAKES METRO DISTRICT (ANN NICHOLS)

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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