W. Cherry Creek Det. #5
Colorado — El Paso County — WEST CHERRY CREEK-TR
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| River | WEST CHERRY CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 39.11278, -104.75612 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | April 11, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | EL PASO COUNTY (STEVE JACOBSEN) |
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.