Chapel Hills #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Chapel Hills #2 is a crucial flood risk reduction structure located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.


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Summary

Completed in 1984, this earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and spans 960 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 162 acre-feet. The dam plays a vital role in protecting the local area from potential flooding, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1176 cubic feet per second.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, Chapel Hills #2 has a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition according to the latest assessment conducted in April 2020. The dam's emergency action plan is up to date, and regular inspections are carried out to ensure its continued functionality and safety. Despite its moderate risk assessment, Chapel Hills #2 serves as a key component in safeguarding the surrounding community from the impacts of extreme weather events and potential flooding along the Monument-TR river.

Year Completed

1984

Dam Length

960

Dam Height

42

River Or Stream

MONUMENT-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

42

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

162

Structural Height

42

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

42
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.