Big Tooth
Colorado — El Paso County — SOUTH RUXTON CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| River | SOUTH RUXTON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.82945, -104.97084 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 102 ft |
| Dam Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| NID Storage | 810 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 810 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 21, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1927 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES |
| Other Name | South Ruxton Creek, Colorado Springs #1 |
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.