W. Cherry Creek Det. #4

Colorado — El Paso County — WEST CHERRY CREEK-TR

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
RiverWEST CHERRY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.11251, -104.77057

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length1,139 ft
NID Storage116 acre-ft
Max Storage116 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
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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