Rainbow Lake
Colorado — Chaffee County — MIDDLE COTTONWOOD
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Chaffee |
| River | MIDDLE COTTONWOOD |
| Coordinates | 38.80918, -106.26529 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| NID Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 25, 2013 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | RAINBOW LAKE RESORT, INC. (LIPPERT, JOEL) |
| Other Name | Mt Yale Reservoir |
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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.