Big Tooth

Colorado — El Paso County

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Coordinates38.82945, -104.97084

Physical Characteristics

NID Height102 ft
Dam Height90 ft
Dam Length650 ft
NID Storage810 acre-ft
Max Storage810 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCOLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES

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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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