Keeton Lake
Keeton Lake is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Keeton Lake
The primary purpose of Keeton Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Fountain (justin Moore) (local government). It impounds the Little Fountain Creek near Pueblo.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Pueblo |
| River/Stream | Little Fountain Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.68168, -104.85890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,989 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF FOUNTAIN (JUSTIN MOORE) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00422 |
| Federal ID | CO00422 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |