Nichols

Colorado — El Paso County

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Coordinates38.97168, -104.95058

Physical Characteristics

NID Height57 ft
Dam Height56 ft
Dam Length425 ft
NID Storage625 acre-ft
Max Storage625 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1929
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCOLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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