Rainbow Falls #5

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyDouglas
Nearest CityDECKERS
River/StreamTROUT CREEK
Coordinates39.16584, -105.12140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length210 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage135 acre-ft
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area106 sq mi
Max Discharge4,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMIDWEST OFF-ROAD ENTHUSIASTS (RICHARD JOHNSON)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection09/27/2013
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO02400
Federal IDCO02400
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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