Fisher Lake Dam
Fisher Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Ohio, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Fisher Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fisher Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Doug Fisher (private). It impounds the Tributary To Caesar Creek near Oregonia.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/16/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Oregonia |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Caesar Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.61667, -83.88667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 958 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Doug Fisher |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01649 |
| Federal ID | OH01649 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |