Big Sandy Creek Watershed S-1
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | RAMAH |
| River/Stream | BIG SANDY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.06501, -104.40891 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 481 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 481 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 313 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,070 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DOUBLE EL SCD, BOARD (DEVIN SCHINZEL, BOARD PRESID |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |