Big Sandy Creek Watershed N-5

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityRAMAH
River/StreamBIG SANDY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.10361, -104.30223

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length1,477 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage833 acre-ft
Max Storage833 acre-ft
Normal Storage498 acre-ft
Surface Area67 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge4,216 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDCO00559
Federal IDCO00559
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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