Nichols
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | COLORADO SPRINGS |
| River/Stream | WEST MONUMENT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.97168, -104.95058 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 625 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 625 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 415 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,505 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |