Beebe Draw Gun Club Lake #1 in Weld County, Colorado, is a privately owned recreational lake completed in 1930 with a storage capacity of 288 acre-feet.
Wind
Humidity
The dam, primarily made of earth and stone, stands at a height of 9 feet, with a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 12 feet. The lake covers a surface area of 38 acres and serves as a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Managed by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, Beebe Draw Gun Club Lake #1 has a controlled spillway with a width of 7 feet and a low hazard potential. The dam's condition assessment in 2012 rated it as fair, with a very high risk assessment of 1. Although last inspected in 2012, the dam has a scheduled inspection frequency of 6 years to ensure its continued safety and functionality. For those interested in water resource management and climate resilience, Beebe Draw Gun Club Lake #1 offers a fascinating case study of a historic recreational site with important implications for dam safety and risk management in the region.
Years Modified |
2005 - Hydraulic |
Year Completed |
1930 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
BEEBE DRAW-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
38 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
288 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |