Prospect Lake

Colorado — El Paso County — FOUNTAIN CREEK-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
RiverFOUNTAIN CREEK-OS
Coordinates38.82667, -104.80390

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length690 ft
NID Storage615 acre-ft
Max Storage615 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 9, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS PARKS AND RECREATION

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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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