Big Tooth

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityMANITOU SPRINGS
River/StreamSOUTH RUXTON CREEK
Coordinates38.82945, -104.97084

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height102 ft
Dam Height90 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage810 acre-ft
Max Storage810 acre-ft
Normal Storage277 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge3,655 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCOLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00445
Federal IDCO00445
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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