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E. BECKWITH #1

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March 29, 2025


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E. Beckwith #1, also known as Lost Lake Slough, is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Gunnison, Colorado. Constructed in 1935, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 41 feet and a structural height of 43 feet. It serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a storage capacity of 864 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 360 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Anthracite Creek-Tr, with a drainage area of 1 square mile and a maximum discharge of 600 cubic feet per second.

Despite its low hazard potential, the condition assessment of E. Beckwith #1 is rated as fair, with the last inspection conducted in July 2015. The dam has no spillway and is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates. The risk assessment for this structure is classified as high (2), indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. As a key element in the local water resource infrastructure, E. Beckwith #1 represents a critical component in the management of water resources in the region.

Year_Completed 1935
Dam_Height 20
River_Or_Stream ANTHRACITE CREEK-TR
Dam_Length 795
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 59
Hydraulic_Height 41
Drainage_Area 1
Nid_Storage 864
Structural_Height 43
Outlet_Gates Slide (sluice gate), Uncontrolled
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Rock, Soil
Nid_Height 43
       

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