John Townsend
Colorado — El Paso County — Spring Branch Pond
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| River | Spring Branch Pond |
| Coordinates | 38.68195, -104.80316 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| NID Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 19, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1885 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | Fort Carson |
| Other Name | Townsend |
Location Map
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.