Kettle Creek Diversion Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityCOLORADO SPRINGS
River/StreamKETTLE CREEK
Coordinates38.96833, -104.79333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height80 ft
Dam Height80 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,700 acre-ft
Max Storage2,700 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge2,750 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSAF ACADEMY
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/16/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO01299
Federal IDCO01299
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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