Ramah Det. And Rec.
Ramah Det. And Rec. is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ramah Det. And Rec.
The primary purpose of Ramah Det. And Rec. is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Double El Scd, Board (devin Schinzel, Board Presid (local government). It impounds the Big Sandy Creek near Ramah.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 6,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 403 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,641 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 69 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 07/20/2020.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Ramah |
| River/Stream | Big Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.09695, -104.20640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,641 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,641 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,388 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 403 acres |
| Drainage Area | 69 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DOUBLE EL SCD, BOARD (DEVIN SCHINZEL, BOARD PRESID |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01347 |
| Federal ID | CO01347 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |