Canon City Presedimentation Pond
Key Takeaway
Canon City Presedimentation Pond is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 49.9% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 2,340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02471 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF CANON CITY (KIM SWEARINGEN)
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Canon City Presedimentation Pond?
Canon City Presedimentation Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Canon City Presedimentation Pond?
Canon City Presedimentation Pond is owned by CITY OF CANON CITY (KIM SWEARINGEN) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Canon City Presedimentation Pond built?
Canon City Presedimentation Pond was completed in 1973, making it 53 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Canon City Presedimentation Pond?
Canon City Presedimentation Pond serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Canon City Presedimentation Pond?
Canon City Presedimentation Pond has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Canon City Presedimentation Pond last inspected?
Canon City Presedimentation Pond was last inspected on June 14, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.