Rampart

El Paso County, Colorado (near Colorado Springs)

River/Stream: West Monument Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
250 ft
Dam Length
3,400 ft
Reservoir Storage
41,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1970
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
11,145 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-10-25

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00434
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.97501, -104.96110
Age
56 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.