North Catamount
North Catamount is an earth dam located in Teller County, Colorado, built in 1959. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Catamount
The primary purpose of North Catamount 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 North Catamount Creek near Green Mt Falls.
The dam stands 210 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 269 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 15,050 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 06/09/2022.
At 210 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Colorado dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Teller |
| Nearest City | Green Mt Falls |
| River/Stream | North Catamount Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.93001, -105.05279 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 210 ft |
| Dam Height | 200 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15,050 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,050 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 269 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,854 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00407 |
| Federal ID | CO00407 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |