Cripple Creek #2 is a significant earth dam located in Teller County, Colorado, specifically in Canon City.
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Completed in 1971, this dam serves as a crucial water supply structure, providing storage of up to 280 acre-feet of water in the W Fork of W Beaver Creek. With a height of 51 feet and a spillway width of 180 feet, Cripple Creek #2 has a normal storage capacity of 136 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 17 acres.
Managed by a local government agency, Cripple Creek #2 is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, ensuring state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a hazard potential classified as significant and a condition assessment rated as fair, this dam presents a moderate risk level. Despite its fair condition, the dam holds vital roles in supporting fish and wildlife habitats, recreation activities, and water supply needs in the region.
Located in a picturesque setting and maintained at a fair condition, Cripple Creek #2 stands as a crucial water resource structure in Colorado. With its historical significance and multiple purposes including water supply and recreation, this dam plays a key role in the environmental and socio-economic landscape of Teller County, serving as a lifeline for the local community and wildlife that depend on its resources.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
184 |
Dam Height |
51 |
River Or Stream |
W FORK OF W BEAVER CRK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
50 |
Drainage Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
280 |
Structural Height |
50 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
51 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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The Crags
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Crags Campground
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Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp
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Mueller State Park
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Skagware Reservoir Dispersed Camping
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Wye
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