Big Sandy Creek Watershed S-17
Colorado — El Paso County — BIG SANDY CREEK-TR
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| River | BIG SANDY CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 39.10862, -104.06307 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,387 ft |
| NID Storage | 536 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 536 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | October 15, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | DOUBLE EL SCD, BOARD (DEVIN SCHINZEL, BOARD PRESID |
| Other Name | Ververs South |
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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.