Fishers Canyon Debris Basin Dam

El Paso County, Colorado (near COLORADO SPRINGS)

River/Stream: FISHERS CANYON CHANNEL

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
42 ft
Dam Length
560 ft
Reservoir Storage
28 acre-ft
Year Completed
1999
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
7,370 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-09-17

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
CO02810
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.75556, -104.85640
Age
27 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.