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SIX MILE - NORTHWEST

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March 29, 2025


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Six Mile - Northwest, also known as Beasley, is a privately owned dam located in Boulder, Colorado, with a primary purpose of irrigation. Completed in 1892, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a storage capacity of 2186 acre-feet. It serves the local area by providing water for irrigation and recreation, with a surface area of 124 acres and a drainage area of 3 square miles.

Managed by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, Six Mile - Northwest has a low hazard potential and is considered to be in satisfactory condition. With regular inspections and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has a maximum discharge capacity of 11,552 cubic feet per second. While it has not been significantly modified in recent years, the dam continues to play a vital role in the water resource management of the region, ensuring water availability for agricultural and recreational purposes in the area.

Year_Completed 1892
Dam_Height 14
River_Or_Stream LITTLE DRY CREEK-TR
Dam_Length 1750
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 124
Hydraulic_Height 14
Drainage_Area 3
Nid_Storage 2186
Structural_Height 14
Hazard_Potential Low
Nid_Height 14
       

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