John Townsend

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityFountain
River/StreamSpring Branch Pond
Coordinates38.68195, -104.80316

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length470 ft
Year Completed1885 (141 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage303 acre-ft
Max Storage303 acre-ft
Normal Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Max Discharge285 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFort Carson
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/19/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO01292
Federal IDCO01292
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams