Big Sandy Creek Watershed S-6

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityRAMAH
River/StreamBIG SANDY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.07279, -104.26640

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length2,885 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,253 acre-ft
Max Storage1,253 acre-ft
Normal Storage753 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge4,075 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDOUBLE EL SCD, BOARD (DEVIN SCHINZEL, BOARD PRESID
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/20/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO00432
Federal IDCO00432
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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