Upper Blue
Colorado — Summit County — MONTE CRISTO CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Summit |
| River | MONTE CRISTO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.38529, -106.10112 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Length | 867 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,635 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,635 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 18, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES |
| Other Name | Upper Blue Lake Chs |
Location Map
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.