Fishers Canyon Debris Basin Dam
Key Takeaway
Fishers Canyon Debris Basin Dam is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 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 | 26 ft (taller than 56.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,370 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02810 |
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
THE WARREN MANAGEMENT GROUP (GREEN, MICHELLE)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fishers Canyon Debris Basin Dam?
Fishers Canyon Debris Basin Dam 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 Fishers Canyon Debris Basin Dam?
Fishers Canyon Debris Basin Dam is owned by THE WARREN MANAGEMENT GROUP (GREEN, MICHELLE) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fishers Canyon Debris Basin Dam built?
Fishers Canyon Debris Basin Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Fishers Canyon Debris Basin Dam?
Fishers Canyon Debris Basin Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fishers Canyon Debris Basin Dam?
Fishers Canyon Debris Basin Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Fishers Canyon Debris Basin Dam last inspected?
Fishers Canyon Debris Basin Dam was last inspected on September 17, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.