Rainbow Falls #5
Key Takeaway
Rainbow Falls #5 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 36.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 106 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02400 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MIDWEST OFF-ROAD ENTHUSIASTS (RICHARD JOHNSON)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rainbow Falls #5?
Rainbow Falls #5 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Rainbow Falls #5?
Rainbow Falls #5 is owned by MIDWEST OFF-ROAD ENTHUSIASTS (RICHARD JOHNSON) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rainbow Falls #5 built?
Rainbow Falls #5 was completed in 1957, making it 69 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Rainbow Falls #5?
Rainbow Falls #5 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rainbow Falls #5?
Rainbow Falls #5 has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Rainbow Falls #5 last inspected?
Rainbow Falls #5 was last inspected on September 27, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.