Cripple Creek #3
Cripple Creek #3 is an earth dam located in Teller County, Colorado, built in 1891. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cripple Creek #3
The primary purpose of Cripple Creek #3 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 Cripple Creek (steve Dicamillo) (local government). It impounds the W Fork Of W Beaver Crk near Canon City.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 380 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1891, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/02/2021.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Teller |
| Nearest City | Canon City |
| River/Stream | W Fork Of W Beaver Crk |
| Coordinates | 38.79834, -105.10224 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1891 (135 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,876 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CRIPPLE CREEK (STEVE DICAMILLO) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02160 |
| Federal ID | CO02160 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |