Lake Moraine

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityMANITOU SPRINGS
River/StreamRUXTON CREEK
Coordinates38.81500, -104.99390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height55 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length900 ft
Year Completed1891 (135 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,150 acre-ft
Max Storage2,150 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,250 acre-ft
Surface Area77 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge10,120 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCOLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00901
Federal IDCO00901
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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