Rainbow Lake
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Chaffee |
| Nearest City | BUENA VISTA |
| River/Stream | MIDDLE COTTONWOOD |
| Coordinates | 38.80918, -106.26529 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,730 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RAINBOW LAKE RESORT, INC. (LIPPERT, JOEL) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |