Rampart Dam, Colorado, USA

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Quick Facts About Rampart Dam

Location: El Paso, Colorado
Coordinates: 38.975009, -104.961099
River: West Monument Creek River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1970
Dam Height: 230 ft (70 m)
Dam Length: 3,400 ft (1,036 m)
Dam Capacity: acre-ft (0 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Rampart Dam Information

Rampart Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 8 miles from Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado.

The dam, which is on the West Monument Creek River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish and Wildlife Pond, Recreation and Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1970 and is currently owned by Colorado Springs, City of.

Rampart Dam Structure

The Rampart Dam is approximately 3,400 feet (1,036 m) long, 230 feet (70 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Rampart Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 41,000 acre-ft (50,573 Ml) and maximum capacity of acre-ft (0 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 300 acres (121 ha) and the total catchment area is 6 square miles (15 square kilometres).

Rampart Dam Spillway

The dam has a 134 feet (41 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 11145 cubic feet per second (316 cubic metres per second).

Rampart Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Rampart Dam
El Paso, Colorado
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 230 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 3,400 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 6 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Rampart Dam Weather

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Rampart Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Rampart Dam?

Rampart Dam is in Colorado.

In which county is the Rampart Dam?

Rampart Dam is in El Paso County.

How high is the Rampart Dam?

Rampart Dam is 230 feet high.

How long is the Rampart Dam?

Rampart Dam is 3,400 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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