Monument Lake

Colorado — El Paso County — MONUMENT CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
RiverMONUMENT CREEK
Coordinates39.09001, -104.87890

Physical Characteristics

NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length851 ft
NID Storage922 acre-ft
Max Storage922 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 14, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1893
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTOWN OF MONUMENT

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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