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PREFACE This report includes information on the flood hazard areas along Cripple Creek and tributaries within the city of Cripple Creek, Colorado. Because of the potential for flood damages, detailed flood hazard studies have been recognized as an essential item in guiding the use of flood plains. The purpose of this report is to provide adequate mapping and data for implementing flood plain management programs. Rapid development is occurring within the city of Cripple Creek as a result of the authorization of limited stakes gambling. The only flood plain information currently available is an approximate map prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This map has been supplemented with additional flow data prepared by the Colorado Water Conservation Board. The available flood plain information is not suitable for guiding development and preventing structures from being built in the flood plain. Discussions with local residents, review of historic information, and field visits all indicate that there are definite flood problems in certain areas of the city. Included in this report are information on past floods, the potential for future floods, flooded area maps, water surface profiles, selected cross sections, peak discharge data, and recommendations for reducing potential flood damages. The Soil Conservation service conducted the technical studies and prepared the report. These services were carried out in accordance with the Plan of Work of August, 1991. The assistance and cooperation provided by the Colorado Water Conservation Board, Teller County, and the City of Cripple Creek are appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. The field surveys, hydrologic, hydraulic, and other pertinent data and computations are on file with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, 6S5 Parfet St., Lakewood, COlorado 80215-5517, telephone (303) 236-2900. Additional copies of this report may pe obtained from the Soil Conservation Service.