Big Sandy Creek Watershed S-1

Colorado — El Paso County — BIG SANDY CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
RiverBIG SANDY CREEK
Coordinates39.06501, -104.40891

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length2,590 ft
NID Storage481 acre-ft
Max Storage481 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 20, 2020
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerDOUBLE EL SCD, BOARD (DEVIN SCHINZEL, BOARD PRESID
Other NameKlasne

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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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