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Pikeview, located in Colorado Springs, is a privately owned irrigation dam on Douglas Creek. Built in 1950 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 25 feet tall and stretches 1230 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 760 acre-feet for irrigation purposes. The dam also serves recreational activities in the area, offering a maximum discharge of 1382 cubic feet per second through its uncontrolled spillway.
Despite its undetermined hazard potential and lack of available condition assessment, Pikeview presents a moderate risk (level 3) due to its age and design. While the emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, the dam remains an important water resource in the region. With its picturesque location and historical significance, Pikeview is a site of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to learn more about irrigation infrastructure in Colorado.
Year_Completed | 1950 |
Dam_Height | 25 |
River_Or_Stream | Douglas Creek |
Dam_Length | 1230 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Hydraulic_Height | 25 |
Drainage_Area | 1.56 |
Nid_Storage | 760 |
Structural_Height | 28 |
Hazard_Potential | Undetermined |
Nid_Height | 28 |