Sand Creek Detention Basin No. 6

El Paso County, Colorado (near COLORADO SPRINGS)

River/Stream: SAND CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
82 ft
Dam Length
1,160 ft
Reservoir Storage
96 acre-ft
Year Completed
2014
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,990 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-04-07

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO03005
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.94163, -104.69504
Age
12 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.