Interquest South Pond A
Key Takeaway
Interquest South Pond A is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02942 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS-ENG. DIVISION
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Interquest South Pond A?
Interquest South Pond A is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Interquest South Pond A?
Interquest South Pond A is owned by CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS-ENG. DIVISION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Interquest South Pond A built?
Interquest South Pond A was completed in 1990, making it 36 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Interquest South Pond A?
Interquest South Pond A serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Interquest South Pond A?
Interquest South Pond A has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Interquest South Pond A last inspected?
Interquest South Pond A was last inspected on December 11, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.