Bear Creek No. 4
Key Takeaway
Bear Creek No. 4 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 36.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 403 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 695 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02423 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BEAR CREEK GOLF CLUB (BRADLEY, JEFF)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bear Creek No. 4?
Bear Creek No. 4 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bear Creek No. 4?
Bear Creek No. 4 is owned by BEAR CREEK GOLF CLUB (BRADLEY, JEFF) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bear Creek No. 4 built?
Bear Creek No. 4 was completed in 1984, making it 42 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Bear Creek No. 4?
Bear Creek No. 4 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bear Creek No. 4?
Bear Creek No. 4 has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bear Creek No. 4 last inspected?
Bear Creek No. 4 was last inspected on December 11, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.