Northfield is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 535 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Northfield
The primary purpose of Northfield 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 West Monument Creek near Colorado Springs.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 535 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 540 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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. 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 08/23/2018.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Colorado Springs |
| River/Stream | West Monument Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.97334, -104.94223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 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 | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00430 |
| Federal ID | CO00430 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |