Sand Creek Detention Basin No. 2
Colorado — El Paso County — SAND CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| River | SAND CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.89055, -104.71082 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 8, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2009 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS-ENG. DIVISION |
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.