Canon Wtrsd C-3

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyFremont
Nearest CityCANON CITY
River/StreamSAND CREEK
Coordinates38.41333, -105.22390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height93 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length715 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,923 acre-ft
Max Storage1,923 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,141 acre-ft
Surface Area62 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge10,580 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BOARD OF COUNTY COM
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/20/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00461
Federal IDCO00461
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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