Big Sandy Creek Watershed S-17

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CitySIMLA
River/StreamBIG SANDY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.10862, -104.06307

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length2,387 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage536 acre-ft
Max Storage536 acre-ft
Normal Storage371 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge7,603 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDOUBLE EL SCD, BOARD (DEVIN SCHINZEL, BOARD PRESID
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/15/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO00730
Federal IDCO00730
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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