R. D. Nixon

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityPUEBLO
River/StreamFOUNTAIN CREEK-TR
Coordinates38.60501, -104.69724

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height64 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,557 acre-ft
Max Storage1,557 acre-ft
Normal Storage821 acre-ft
Surface Area92 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,900 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerCOLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/22/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO01315
Federal IDCO01315
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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