Big Sandy Creek Watershed S-12

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityRAMAH
River/StreamBIG SANDY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.10084, -104.17140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length2,153 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage440 acre-ft
Max Storage440 acre-ft
Normal Storage260 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,377 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

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 IDCO00728
Federal IDCO00728
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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