Fisher Canon

El Paso County, Colorado (near COLORADO SPRINGS)

River/Stream: FISHERS CANYON-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
43 ft
Dam Length
1,005 ft
Reservoir Storage
62 acre-ft
Year Completed
1929
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
275 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-05-26

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00900
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.76167, -104.84890
Age
97 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.