Big Beaver
Colorado — Rio Blanco County — BIG BEAVER CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Rio Blanco |
| River | BIG BEAVER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.97029, -107.64751 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 102 ft |
| Dam Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| NID Storage | 9,762 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,762 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 263 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 29, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1964 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (TAYLOR, MARGARET) |
| Other Name | Lake Avery |
Location Map
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.