The SDS project will not substantially affect channel stability
on Fountain Creek and will not increase flooding concerns along
Fountain Creek.
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Return flows would increase slightly along most
of Fountain Creek as water is released to Fountain Creek to
satisfy water rights obligations, slightly increasing channel
instabilities during non-storm conditions. |
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Under the Proposed Action, the portion of Fountain
Creek between Jimmy Camp Creek and Williams Creek would have
slightly lower flow rates, reducing the current instabilities.
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Water storage reservoirs on Williams Creek and
Jimmy Camp Creek would reduce flood flows from these tributaries
slightly, lessening the downstream flood hazard along Fountain
Creek. |
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Impacts on vegetation along the stream bank would
be positive under action alternatives because groundwater levels
in the shallow aquifers adjacent to Fountain Creek would be
elevated to near existing conditions. |
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The SDS project will not cause flooding along
Fountain Creek. |
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It has been well documented that flooding comes
from storm runoff. |
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To the extent practicable, Colorado Springs’
new Storm Water Enterprise strives to match future and historical
hydrographs in the City, despite new development. |
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Colorado Springs is investing $17 million a year
in this effort to continue making storm water improvements. |
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The Army Corps of Engineers is studying flood
control for Fountain Creek. That study, to be completed this
year, is the most realistic opportunity our region has to control
flooding in a way that will make real sense. |
