R. D. Nixon
R. D. Nixon is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About R. D. Nixon
R. D. Nixon is a dam in El Paso, Colorado. The dam is owned by Colorado Springs Utilities (local government). It impounds the Fountain Creek-tr near Pueblo.
The dam stands 64 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 92 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,557 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/22/2021.
At 64 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Pueblo |
| River/Stream | Fountain Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.60501, -104.69724 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,557 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,557 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 821 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 92 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01315 |
| Federal ID | CO01315 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |