Bristlecone

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityCOLORADO SPRINGS
River/StreamBEAVER CREEK
Coordinates39.05973, -104.87752

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height88 ft
Dam Height72 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,923 acre-ft
Max Storage2,923 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,200 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
Max Discharge113,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFOREST LAKES METRO DISTRICT (ANN NICHOLS)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/28/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO02435
Federal IDCO02435
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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