Beaver
Colorado — Gunnison County — MINNESOTA CREEK-TR
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Gunnison |
| River | MINNESOTA CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 38.82155, -107.44908 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 113 ft |
| Dam Height | 100 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,670 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,850 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,850 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 31, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1958 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BEAVER RESERVOIR COMPANY (TOM GILLESPIE) |
| Other Name | Enlargement #1, Beaver Dam |
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.