Sand Creek Detention Basin No. 2

Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityCOLORADO SPRINGS
River/StreamSAND CREEK
Coordinates38.89055, -104.71082

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length920 ft
Year Completed2009 (17 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage144 acre-ft
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Max Discharge25,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS-ENG. DIVISION
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection06/08/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO03004
Federal IDCO03004
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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