Palmer Lake #2

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityPALMER LAKE
River/StreamN. MONUMENT CK
Coordinates39.11334, -104.94057

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length136 ft
Year Completed1904 (122 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage144 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTOWN OF PALMER LAKE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/06/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00436
Federal IDCO00436
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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