Manitou

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityCASCADE
River/StreamNORTH FORK FRENCH CREEK
Coordinates38.87668, -104.99362

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height124 ft
Dam Height123 ft
Dam Length519 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,100 acre-ft
Max Storage1,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage700 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge15,900 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF MANITOU SPRINGS (MILLS, RUSS)
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/01/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00426
Federal IDCO00426
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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