Teller

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyPueblo
Nearest CityPueblo
River/StreamTurkey Creek
Coordinates38.44199, -104.82682

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height85 ft
Dam Height85 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1908 (118 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,530 acre-ft
Max Storage5,530 acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area183 acres
Drainage Area78 sq mi
Max Discharge85,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFort Carson
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/19/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00902
Federal IDCO00902
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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