South Lake

Colorado — El Paso County — FOUNTAIN CREEK-TR

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
RiverFOUNTAIN CREEK-TR
Coordinates38.78500, -104.81058

Physical Characteristics

NID Height65 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length750 ft
NID Storage583 acre-ft
Max Storage583 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 6, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS PARKS AND RECREATION
Other NameQuail Lake

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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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