W. Cherry Creek Det. #1

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityFRANKTOWN
River/StreamWEST CHERRY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.12647, -104.80660

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length757 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage119 acre-ft
Max Storage119 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge3,360 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerEL PASO COUNTY (STEVE JACOBSEN)
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/11/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO00313
Federal IDCO00313
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

W. Cherry Creek Det. #2 0.7 mi Low Stillwater 1.9 mi Low Woodmoor C. C. #4 2.1 mi Low W. Cherry Creek Det. #4 2.2 mi Low W. Cherry Creek Det. #7 2.2 mi Low Allis 2.6 mi Low W. Cherry Creek Det. #5 2.9 mi Low W. Cherry Creek Det. #9 3.4 mi Low Woodmoor Lake 3.5 mi High W. Cherry Creek Det. #8 3.6 mi Low