Fountain Valley No 2

Colorado — El Paso County — FOUNTAIN CREEK-TR

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
RiverFOUNTAIN CREEK-TR
Coordinates38.74834, -104.70057

Physical Characteristics

NID Height69 ft
Dam Height54 ft
Dam Length2,858 ft
NID Storage4,250 acre-ft
Max Storage4,250 acre-ft
Surface Area270 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 25, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1910
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFOUNTAIN MUTUAL IRRIGATION CO.
Other NameBig Johnson

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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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