Sand Creek Detention Basin No. 6

Colorado — El Paso County

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Coordinates38.94163, -104.69504

Physical Characteristics

NID Height82 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length1,160 ft
NID Storage96 acre-ft
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed2014
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS-ENG. DIVISION

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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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