Rosemont
Rosemont is a rockfill dam located in Teller County, Colorado, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rosemont
The primary purpose of Rosemont 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 Colorado Springs Utilities (local government). It impounds the East Beaver Creek near Pueblo.
The dam stands 120 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 95 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 08/12/2021.
At 120 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Teller |
| Nearest City | Pueblo |
| River/Stream | East Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.73334, -104.95890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 120 ft |
| Dam Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,538 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00471 |
| Federal ID | CO00471 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |