Fish Creek Saddle
Key Takeaway
Fish Creek Saddle is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 37 ft (taller than 78.2% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 136 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,589 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02851 |
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
CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS (CARR, PUBLIC WORKS DIRE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Fish Creek Saddle?
Fish Creek Saddle 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 Fish Creek Saddle?
Fish Creek Saddle is owned by CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS (CARR, PUBLIC WORKS DIRE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fish Creek Saddle built?
Fish Creek Saddle 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 Fish Creek Saddle?
Fish Creek Saddle 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 Fish Creek Saddle?
Fish Creek Saddle has a dam height of 37 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 Fish Creek Saddle last inspected?
Fish Creek Saddle was last inspected on August 4, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.