Abbey Detention Basin

Colorado — Fremont County — TRIBUTARY TO FOURMILE CR

Location

StateColorado
CountyFremont
RiverTRIBUTARY TO FOURMILE CR
Coordinates38.45429, -105.20424

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length2,560 ft
NID Storage86 acre-ft
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 8, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed2005
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF CANON CITY (KIM SWEARINGEN)

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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