Kiowa Crk Wtrshd F-18 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Kiowa Creek Watershed F-18 is a local government-owned dam in El Paso, Colorado, designed by the U.S.
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Summary
Soil Conservation Service. Completed in 1958, this Earth-type dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Kiowa Creek-TR. With a height of 37 feet and a hydraulic height of 38 feet, the dam has a spillway width of 112 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 2862 cubic feet per second, making it a crucial structure for managing water flow in the area.
Located at S04, T.11S, R.64W, 6th PM, the Kiowa Creek Watershed F-18 dam has a low hazard potential and is assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in October 2020. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and a total storage capacity of 104 acre-feet. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam is not under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers and is regularly inspected and regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources. Overall, the Kiowa Creek Watershed F-18 plays a vital role in water resource management and flood protection in the region, demonstrating the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
824 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
KIOWA CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Nid Storage |
104 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Kiowa Crk Wtrshd F-18