Colorado Beef
Key Takeaway
Colorado Beef is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 26.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 3,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 431 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 622 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02976 |
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
JBS FIVE RIVERS CATTLE FEEDING (COCOBA, JUAN)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Colorado Beef?
Colorado Beef 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 Colorado Beef?
Colorado Beef is owned by JBS FIVE RIVERS CATTLE FEEDING (COCOBA, JUAN) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Colorado Beef built?
Colorado Beef was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Colorado Beef?
Colorado Beef serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Colorado Beef?
Colorado Beef has a dam height of 17 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 Colorado Beef last inspected?
Colorado Beef was last inspected on July 14, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.