Big Tooth
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | MANITOU SPRINGS |
| River/Stream | SOUTH RUXTON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.82945, -104.97084 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 102 ft |
| Dam Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 810 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 810 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,655 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |