Canon City Presedimentation Pond
Canon City Presedimentation Pond is an earth dam located in Fremont County, Colorado, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Canon City Presedimentation Pond
The primary purpose of Canon City Presedimentation Pond 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 City Of Canon City (kim Swearingen) (local government). It impounds the Arkansas River-os near Canon City.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 2,340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 153 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | Canon City |
| River/Stream | Arkansas River-os |
| Coordinates | 38.44168, -105.25057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CANON CITY (KIM SWEARINGEN) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02471 |
| Federal ID | CO02471 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |