Woodmoor C. C. #4

DIRTY WOMAN CREEK· El Paso, Colorado· Built 1965· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Woodmoor C. C. #4 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 61.6% in CO)
Dam Length273 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage23 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,200 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDCO00449

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 14, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

THE COUNTRY CLUB AT WOODMOOR. (KOLLIN VANDERSLUIS)

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Woodmoor C. C. #4?

Woodmoor C. C. #4 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 Woodmoor C. C. #4?

Woodmoor C. C. #4 is owned by THE COUNTRY CLUB AT WOODMOOR. (KOLLIN VANDERSLUIS) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Woodmoor C. C. #4 built?

Woodmoor C. C. #4 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Woodmoor C. C. #4?

Woodmoor C. C. #4 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Woodmoor C. C. #4?

Woodmoor C. C. #4 has a dam height of 28 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 Woodmoor C. C. #4 last inspected?

Woodmoor C. C. #4 was last inspected on May 14, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.