Abbey Detention Basin is an earth dam located in Fremont County, Colorado, built in 2005. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 2,560 ft long. 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 Abbey Detention Basin
The primary purpose of Abbey Detention Basin is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City of Canon City (kim Swearingen) (local government). It impounds the Tributary to Fourmile Cr near Canon City.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 2,560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | Canon City |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Fourmile Cr |
| Coordinates | 38.45429, -105.20424 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,560 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,387 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Canon City (kim Swearingen) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02961 |
| Federal ID | CO02961 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |