Garden of The Gods

Colorado — El Paso County — CAMP CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
RiverCAMP CREEK
Coordinates38.88303, -104.87540

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length694 ft
NID Storage231 acre-ft
Max Storage231 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 7, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed2020
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS-ENG. DIVISION
Other NameGarden of The Gods Flood Mitigation

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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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