Fish Creek

Routt County, Colorado (near STEAMBOAT SPRINGS)

River/Stream: MIDDLE FORK FISH CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
88 ft
Dam Length
868 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,359 acre-ft
Year Completed
1954
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
6,589 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-08-04

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
CO01020
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.49390, -106.70557
Age
72 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.