Non Potable Reservoir Dam 4
Non Potable Reservoir Dam 4 is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Non Potable Reservoir Dam 4
The primary purpose of Non Potable Reservoir Dam 4 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 Usaf Academy (federal). It impounds the Goat Camp Creek near Colorado Springs.
The dam stands 80 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2025.
At 80 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Colorado Springs |
| River/Stream | Goat Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.01142, -104.89167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USAF ACADEMY |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02442 |
| Federal ID | CO02442 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |