Fish Creek, located in Routt County, Colorado, is a vital water resource managed by the local government of Steamboat Springs. The dam, completed in 1954, serves the primary purpose of water supply, with a storage capacity of 5,359 acre-feet and a surface area of 136 acres. The Middle Fork Fish Creek, where the dam is situated, has a drainage area of 4 square miles and can discharge up to 6,589 cubic feet per second.

With a dam height of 78 feet and a spillway width of 80 feet, Fish Creek Dam poses a high hazard potential but is currently assessed as being in satisfactory condition. The structure has undergone several modifications over the years to ensure its structural integrity, with the most recent inspection conducted in July 2020. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan readiness are not explicitly mentioned in the available data, highlighting areas for potential improvement in ensuring the safety and resilience of this critical water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.