Robinson
Robinson is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Robinson
The primary purpose of Robinson is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Doug & Mary Letha Robinson-knox (knox, Doug) (private). It impounds the Black Squirrel Creek near Colorado Springs.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/02/1988. That was over 37 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Colorado Springs |
| River/Stream | Black Squirrel Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.03333, -104.75223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,262 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DOUG & MARY LETHA ROBINSON-KNOX (KNOX, DOUG) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00443 |
| Federal ID | CO00443 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |