Northfield

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityCOLORADO SPRINGS
River/StreamWEST MONUMENT CREEK
Coordinates38.97334, -104.94223

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length535 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage540 acre-ft
Max Storage540 acre-ft
Normal Storage276 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge3,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCOLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/23/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00430
Federal IDCO00430
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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