Beaver Park East
Key Takeaway
Beaver Park East is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1892 and is 134 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,140 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1892 (134 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02839 |
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
ST. VRAIN RESERVOIR AND FISH COMPANY (DAN GRANT, S
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Beaver Park East?
Beaver Park East 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 Beaver Park East?
Beaver Park East is owned by ST. VRAIN RESERVOIR AND FISH COMPANY (DAN GRANT, S (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beaver Park East built?
Beaver Park East was completed in 1892, making it 134 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 Beaver Park East?
Beaver Park East serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Beaver Park East?
Beaver Park East has a dam height of 10 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 Beaver Park East last inspected?
Beaver Park East was last inspected on August 18, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.