John Townsend

Colorado — El Paso County

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Coordinates38.68195, -104.80316

Physical Characteristics

NID Height60 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length470 ft
NID Storage303 acre-ft
Max Storage303 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1885
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerFort Carson

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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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