Fischer Lake Dam No 1
Fischer Lake Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Missouri, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fischer Lake Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Fischer Lake Dam No 1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Dr.t.j.fischer (private). It impounds the Tr-big Indian Creek near Louisiana.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 262 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.
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.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Louisiana |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.59426, -91.75756 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 262 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 91 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DR.T.J.FISCHER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12355 |
| Federal ID | MO12355 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |