Big Sandy Creek Watershed N-5
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | RAMAH |
| River/Stream | BIG SANDY CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 39.10361, -104.30223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,477 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 833 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 833 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 498 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,216 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DOUBLE EL SCD, BOARD (DEVIN SCHINZEL, BOARD PRESID |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |