Fish Creek

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyRoutt
Nearest CitySTEAMBOAT SPRINGS
River/StreamMIDDLE FORK FISH CREEK
Coordinates40.49390, -106.70557

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height88 ft
Dam Height78 ft
Dam Length868 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,359 acre-ft
Max Storage5,359 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,167 acre-ft
Surface Area136 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge6,589 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS (CARR, PUBLIC WORKS DIRE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/04/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO01020
Federal IDCO01020
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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