Big Creek #4
Colorado — Mesa County — BIG CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| River | BIG CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.09334, -107.91724 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| NID Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 8, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1893 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BIG CREEK RESERVOIR COMPANY (YOUNG - PRESIDENT, HA |
| Other Name | Forty Acre Lake |
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.