Kettle Creek Diversion Dam
Colorado — El Paso County — KETTLE CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| River | KETTLE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.96833, -104.79334 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 16, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USAF ACADEMY |
| Other Name | Kettle Creek Dry |
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.