Fisher Canon is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1929. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall and 1,005 ft long, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Fisher Canon
The primary purpose of Fisher Canon is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cog Land and Development Co. (fred Dickman) (private). It impounds the Fishers Canyon-tr near Colorado Springs.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 1,005 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/26/2022.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Colorado dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Colorado Springs |
| River/Stream | Fishers Canyon-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.76167, -104.84890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,005 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 275 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Cog Land and Development Co. (fred Dickman) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00900 |
| Federal ID | CO00900 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |