W. Cherry Creek Det. #2

Colorado — El Paso County — WEST CHERRY CREEK-TR

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
RiverWEST CHERRY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.11913, -104.79849

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length486 ft
NID Storage64 acre-ft
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 11, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerEL PASO COUNTY (STEVE JACOBSEN)

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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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