Rainbow Falls #5
Rainbow Falls #5 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Colorado, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rainbow Falls #5
The primary purpose of Rainbow Falls #5 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Midwest Off-road Enthusiasts (richard Johnson) (private). It impounds the Trout Creek near Deckers.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 106 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Deckers |
| River/Stream | Trout Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.16584, -105.12140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 106 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MIDWEST OFF-ROAD ENTHUSIASTS (RICHARD JOHNSON) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02400 |
| Federal ID | CO02400 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |