Big Horn
Big Horn is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1896. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Big Horn
The primary purpose of Big Horn 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 near Pueblo.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 313 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1896, the structure is over a century 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/19/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Pueblo |
| River/Stream | E Fk W Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.82501, -105.06390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1896 (130 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 313 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 313 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02139 |
| Federal ID | CO02139 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |