Pikeview
Pikeview is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pikeview
The primary purpose of Pikeview is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Colorado Springs Utilities (local government). It impounds the Monument Creek-os near Colorado Springs.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/19/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Colorado Springs |
| River/Stream | Monument Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 38.89584, -104.82169 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 19 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00440 |
| Federal ID | CO00440 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |