Spires Broadmoor North Debris Dam dam
Spires Broadmoor North Debris Dam
Spires Broadmoor North Debris Dam, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, was completed in 2005 by URS Corporation with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet, with a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 38 feet. The dam is designed to control debris and reduce the risk of flooding in the area, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1255 cubic feet per second.
The dam has a high hazard potential and is rated in fair condition as of the last inspection in September 2020. It has a storage capacity of 12 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 10 acre-feet. The spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 79 feet, and the dam is primarily constructed of stone with a rock foundation. While the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined, the overall risk management measures and inundation maps are not specified in the data.
Overall, Spires Broadmoor North Debris Dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the region and ensuring the safety of nearby communities. With its strategic location and design features, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and understand the complex interplay between water management and environmental conservation in Colorado.
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 Spires Broadmoor North Debris Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Creek At Evans Ave At Colorado Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek Above Fort Carson Reservation | 0 cfs | → |
| Fountain Cr Bl Janitell Rd Bl Colo. Springs | 53 cfs | → |
| Clover Ditch Drain At Quinn St Nr Widefield | 1 cfs | → |
| Sand Creek Above Mouth At Colorado Springs | 3 cfs | → |
| Fountain Creek At Colorado Springs | 46 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spires Broadmoor North Debris Dam.
Campgrounds
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park
- Wye
- Turkey Creek Military - Fort Carson
- Skagware Reservoir Dispersed Camping
- The Crags
- Crags Campground
Fishing spots
- Quail Lake
- Prospect Lake (Colorado Springs)
- Rosemont Reservoir
- Willow Springs Ponds
- Mcreynolds Reservoir
- Mason Reservoir
Paddle runs
Track Spires Broadmoor North Debris Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Spires Broadmoor North Debris Dam
Where does the data for Spires Broadmoor North Debris Dam 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 High 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 Spires Broadmoor North Debris Dam.