Beaver Lakes Estates Dam No. 2 dam
Beaver Lakes Estates Dam No. 2
Beaver Lakes Estates Dam No. 2, also known as Beaver Lakes Estates Lower Dam, is a private dam located in Granite, Colorado. This earth dam was completed in 1957 for recreational purposes, specifically to create a 60-acre storage area for water activities and enjoyment. With a height of 15 feet and a length of 400 feet, this dam holds a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10 acres.
Although the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, its condition was assessed as fair during the last inspection in October 2016. The dam is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources and is subject to regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide a recreational oasis for visitors and residents in the area, contributing to the local water resource and climate ecosystem.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts visiting Beaver Lakes Estates Dam No. 2 can appreciate the balance between human recreation and environmental stewardship that the dam represents. With its serene setting along the Empire Gulch-OS stream, this dam serves as a vital water storage and recreational facility in the region. While the dam's risk assessment is classified as high, the measures in place by state regulators and the dam's owners help to mitigate any potential hazards and ensure the continued safety and enjoyment of this water resource for all who visit.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Beaver Lakes Estates Dam No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River Below Empire Gulch Near Malta | 98 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Near Leadville | 50 cfs | → |
| Ef Arkansas R At Us Hiway 24 | 25 cfs | → |
| Halfmoon Creek Near Malta | 48 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Below Sugar Loaf Reservoir | 16 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Granite | 124 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beaver Lakes Estates Dam No. 2.
Boat launches
- Matchless Boating Site
- Turquoise Lake Trail Lake County
- Dexter Point Boating Site
- Red Rooster Boating Site
- Cr 390 Chaffee County
Campgrounds
- Free Dispersed Camping
- Silver Dollar Campground
- Silver Dollar
- Matchless Campground
- Matchless
- Molly Brown Campground
Fishing spots
- Hayden Meadows Reservoir
- Crystal Lake Fishing Site
- Crystal Lakes
- Sunnyside Fishing Site
- Mount Elbert Forebay
- Abe Lee Fishing Site
Track Beaver Lakes Estates Dam No. 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Beaver Lakes Estates Dam No. 2
Where does the data for Beaver Lakes Estates Dam No. 2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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