Crystal Creek Dam

Crystal Creek Dam Quick Facts

Location: El Paso, Colorado
Coordinates: 38.920004, -105.0239
River: Crystal Creek River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1934
Dam Height: 90 ft (27 m)
Dam Length: 790 ft (241 m)
Dam Capacity: 6,200 acre-ft (7,648 Ml)
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Crystal Creek Dam Information

Crystal Creek Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 1 miles from Green Mt Falls, El Paso, Colorado.

The dam, which is on the Crystal Creek River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for Hydroelectric benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1934 and is currently owned by COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES.

Crystal Creek Dam Structure

The Crystal Creek Dam is approximately 790 feet (241 m) long, 90 feet (27 m) high and has a structural volume of 30,000 cubic yards (22,937 cubic metres).

Crystal Creek Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 3,479 acre-ft (4,291 Ml) and maximum capacity of 6,200 acre-ft (7,648 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 136 acres (55 ha) and the total catchment area is 3 square miles (8 square kilometres).

Crystal Creek Dam Spillway

The dam has a 55 feet (17 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 3540 cubic feet per second (100 cubic metres per second).

Crystal Creek Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Crystal Creek Dam
El Paso, Colorado
Height (ft)
90
Length (Ft)
790
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
6,200
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Crystal Creek Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Crystal Creek Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 21:22
Sunrise 06:33
Sunset 16:54
Temperature (°F) 13
Feels Like (°F) 1
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1036
Humidity (%) 84
Wind Speed (mph) 14
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Crystal Creek Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 11 19 6 1023 81 12 19 NNE 100 - snow
Thu 6 28 18 1024 89 7 8 ENE 100 - snow
Fri 15 30 20 1018 96 13 24 N 100 - snow
Sat 24 35 29 1010 99 9 24 NW 100 - snow
Sun 23 40 36 1015 100 8 11 WSW 0 - clear sky
Mon 26 41 36 1014 92 11 16 WSW 0 - broken clouds
Tue 25 43 35 1002 62 18 41 WSW 0 - clear sky
Wed 15 32 17 1019 51 19 37 WNW 64 - light snow

Crystal Creek Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Crystal Creek Dam?

Crystal Creek Dam is in Colorado.

In which county is the Crystal Creek Dam?

Crystal Creek Dam is in El Paso County.

How high is the Crystal Creek Dam?

Crystal Creek Dam is 90 feet high.

How long is the Crystal Creek Dam?

Crystal Creek Dam is 790 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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