Canon Wtrshd. Det. C-4
Key Takeaway
Canon Wtrshd. Det. C-4 is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 79.2% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 496 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,065 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2006 |
| NID ID | CO00462 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FREMONT COUNTY ENGINEER (TEIGEN, LUCAS)
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Canon Wtrshd. Det. C-4?
Canon Wtrshd. Det. C-4 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Canon Wtrshd. Det. C-4?
Canon Wtrshd. Det. C-4 is owned by FREMONT COUNTY ENGINEER (TEIGEN, LUCAS) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Canon Wtrshd. Det. C-4 built?
Canon Wtrshd. Det. C-4 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Wtrshd. Det. C-4?
Canon Wtrshd. Det. C-4 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Canon Wtrshd. Det. C-4?
Canon Wtrshd. Det. C-4 has a dam height of 38 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 Wtrshd. Det. C-4 last inspected?
Canon Wtrshd. Det. C-4 was last inspected on May 20, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.