Palmer Lake #5
Palmer Lake #5 is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1906. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Palmer Lake #5
The primary purpose of Palmer Lake #5 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 The Navigators/eagle Lake Camp (lynn Engle) (private). It impounds the Camp Creek near Colorado Springs.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 172 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1906, the structure is over a century 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 08/23/2022.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Colorado Springs |
| River/Stream | Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.93501, -104.94834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,043 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | THE NAVIGATORS/EAGLE LAKE CAMP (LYNN ENGLE) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00860 |
| Federal ID | CO00860 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |