Sand Creek Detention Basin No. 2
Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | COLORADO SPRINGS |
| River/Stream | SAND CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.89055, -104.71082 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS-ENG. DIVISION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |