Lake Moraine

El Paso County, Colorado (near MANITOU SPRINGS)

River/Stream: RUXTON CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
55 ft
Dam Length
900 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,150 acre-ft
Year Completed
1891
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
10,120 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-07-21

Hazard Classification: High — 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
CO00901
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.81500, -104.99390
Age
135 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.