W. Cherry Creek Det. #6
Colorado — El Paso County — WEST CHERRY CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| River | WEST CHERRY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.07918, -104.76890 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | April 11, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | EL PASO COUNTY (STEVE JACOBSEN) |
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.