Big Sandy Creek Watershed S-12

Colorado — El Paso County — BIG SANDY CREEK-TR

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
RiverBIG SANDY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.10084, -104.17140

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length2,153 ft
NID Storage440 acre-ft
Max Storage440 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerDOUBLE EL SCD, BOARD (DEVIN SCHINZEL, BOARD PRESID
Other NameBoys Ranch

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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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