Fisher Canon dam
Fisher Canon
Fisher Canon, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a privately owned earth dam that serves as a crucial water supply infrastructure in the region. Built in 1929, this dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a hydraulic height of 43 feet, with a capacity to store 62 acre-feet of water. With a primary purpose of water supply, Fisher Canon plays a vital role in meeting the water demands of the area.
The dam has undergone several modifications over the years, including structural improvements in 1929, mechanical upgrades in 2001, and other enhancements in 2004. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Fisher Canon is currently in satisfactory condition, according to the latest assessment conducted in September 2020. It is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a moderate risk assessment rating and a history of successful risk management measures in place, Fisher Canon continues to be a reliable water resource infrastructure in El Paso County. Its strategic location and capacity to handle a maximum discharge of 275 cubic feet per second make it a critical asset in the region's water management system, demonstrating the importance of maintaining and monitoring such vital structures in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Fisher Canon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Creek At Evans Ave At Colorado Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek Above Fort Carson Reservation | 0 cfs | → |
| Fountain Creek At Colorado Springs | 41 cfs | → |
| Fountain Cr Bl Janitell Rd Bl Colo. Springs | 58 cfs | → |
| Sand Creek Above Mouth At Colorado Springs | 3 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Colorado Springs | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fisher Canon.
Campgrounds
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park
- Wye
- Turkey Creek Military - Fort Carson
- Skagware Reservoir Dispersed Camping
- The Crags
- Crags Campground
Fishing spots
- Quail Lake
- Prospect Lake (Colorado Springs)
- Rosemont Reservoir
- Willow Springs Ponds
- Mcreynolds Reservoir
- Mason Reservoir
Paddle runs
Track Fisher Canon in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Fisher Canon
Where does the data for Fisher Canon come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Fisher Canon.