BEAVER PARK - CO00763-3014
Dam Name: BEAVER PARK
State: CO
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 03/18/2016
Incident Driver: Seepage/Internal Erosion
Incident Mechanism 1: Sinkhole
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Incident IDCO00763-3014
Incident DescriptionSinkholes developed in the reservoir area on the far left abutment
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
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Additional Remarks or Updatesprobably connected to 1916 landslide seepage area. Seepage there jumped from 0.10' to 0.3' on a 6-inch parshal flume. EAP Level 1 activation, reservoir lowering to below any new sinkholes.
Owner TypeS
Dam TypeER
Primary Purpose(s)RFIO
EAPY
Dam Height114 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)5800.00
Surface Area (acres)94.00
Year Completed1912
NID NumberCO00763
River NameBEAVER CREEK
Latitude37.5961
Longitude-106.667
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DWR
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Information SourcesCO DWR
