Rampart

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityColorado Springs
River/StreamWest Monument Creek
Coordinates38.97501, -104.96110

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height250 ft
Dam Height230 ft
Dam Length3,400 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage41,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage41,000 acre-ft
Surface Area300 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge11,145 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerColorado Springs, City of
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/25/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00434
Federal IDCO00434
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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