Rainbow

El Paso County, Colorado (near COLORADO SPRINGS)

River/Stream: SOUTH BEAVER CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
88 ft
Reservoir Storage
156 acre-ft
Year Completed
1930
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
2,140 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2018-09-05

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00442
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.02167, -104.98391
Age
96 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.