South Lake

El Paso County, Colorado (near COLORADO SPRINGS)

River/Stream: FOUNTAIN CREEK-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
65 ft
Dam Length
750 ft
Reservoir Storage
583 acre-ft
Year Completed
1973
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,460 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-04-06

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
CO01799
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.78500, -104.81058
Age
53 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.