Schorn Fish Pond
Schorn Fish Pond is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Schorn Fish Pond
The primary purpose of Schorn Fish Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bull Basin Ranch Llc (einhellig, Barry) (private). It impounds the Bull Creek-os near Molina.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/14/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Molina |
| River/Stream | Bull Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.12176, -108.04827 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 354 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BULL BASIN RANCH LLC (EINHELLIG, BARRY) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02651 |
| Federal ID | CO02651 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |