Pikeview dam
Pikeview
Pikeview, located in Colorado Springs, is a local government-owned dam on Monument Creek-OS with a primary purpose of irrigation. Built in 1952, this earth dam stands at 28 feet high and spans 1500 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Pikeview is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Colorado Division of Water Resources.
This reservoir, with a surface area of 4 acres, plays a crucial role in water resource management in El Paso County, Colorado. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and moderate risk assessment highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this essential infrastructure. With a history of regular inspections and a recent condition assessment in 2016, Pikeview serves as a vital component of the local irrigation system and contributes to the overall water security in the region.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, Pikeview serves as a valuable asset in the face of evolving hydrological conditions. With a designated emergency action plan and a risk management framework in place, this dam demonstrates a proactive approach to addressing potential hazards and ensuring the resilience of the local water supply system. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Pikeview's role in supporting sustainable water management practices and adapting to the challenges of a changing climate.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Pikeview -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Creek At Pikeview | 19 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Creek At Mouth | 4 cfs | → |
| Monument Cr Abv Woodmen Rd At Colorado Springs | 14 cfs | → |
| Camp Creek At Garden Of The Gods | · | → |
| Cottonwood Ck At Union Blvd | 2 cfs | → |
| Monument Cr At Bijou St. | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pikeview.
Campgrounds
- Peregrine Pines Family Camp
- Peregrine Pines Military - Usaf Academy
- Thunder Ridge
- Thunder Ridge Campground
- Meadow Ridge
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
- Pikeview Reservoir
- Prospect Lake (Colorado Springs)
- Quail Lake
- Deadmans Creek
- Nichols Reservoir
- Homestake Fishing Site
Paddle runs
Track Pikeview in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Pikeview
Where does the data for Pikeview come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Pikeview.