Crystal Creek Reservoir

Reservoir in Teller County, Colorado
38°54′58″N 105°01′50″W / 38.916222°N 105.030579°W / 38.916222; -105.030579[1]TypereservoirPrimary inflowsCrystal CreekPrimary outflowsCrystal CreekBasin countriesUnited StatesSurface area136 acres (55 ha)[2]Shore length13.31 miles (5.33 km)Surface elevation9,230 feet (2,810 m)1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Crystal Creek Reservoir is a reservoir on Crystal Creek on the northwest side of Pikes Peak in Teller County, Colorado. The reservoir is impounded by Crystal Creek Dam, which is on the border of Teller and El Paso counties. The reservoir and surrounding Pike National Forest land offers opportunities for boating, fishing, camping, and hunting, among other activities and can be accessed from the Pikes Peak Highway.[1][2] It is one of three reservoirs that are part of the North Slope Recreation Area located northeast of Colorado Springs.[3] On July 20, 2023 a rare EF-1 tornado developed rapidly on the north slope of Pikes Peak and crossed directly through the reservoir.

A photo of Crystal Creek Reservoir with Pikes Peak in the background in April

References

  1. ^ a b "Crystal Creek Reservoir". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Crystal Creek Reservoir". City of Colorado Springs. Archived from the original on January 30, 2013. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  3. ^ "Crystal Creek Reservoir - North Slope Recreation Area | Angler's Covey Fly Shop and Guide Service". www.anglerscovey.com. Archived from the original on 2018-07-31. Retrieved 2018-07-31.


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