Wilson
Wilson is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1897. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wilson
The primary purpose of Wilson is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Colorado Springs Utilities (local government). It impounds the E Fk W Beaver Creek-tr near Pueblo.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 83 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,340 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1897, the structure is over a century 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 07/15/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Pueblo |
| River/Stream | E Fk W Beaver Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.81417, -105.06918 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1897 (129 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 669 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02051 |
| Federal ID | CO02051 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |