Mccullough
Mccullough is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mccullough
The primary purpose of Mccullough 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-os near Colorado Springs.
The dam stands 70 feet tall and stretches 718 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years 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 05/19/2022.
At 70 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Colorado Springs |
| River/Stream | West Monument Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 38.96667, -104.88390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 718 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 20 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 | 05/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02718 |
| Federal ID | CO02718 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |