Fisher Dam
Fisher Dam is a gravity dam located in Henry County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fisher Dam
The primary purpose of Fisher Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by County Of Henry, Dept. Public Safety (local government). It impounds the Marrowbone Cr.\trib. Smith R..
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 35 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/10/2000. That was over 25 years ago.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Henry |
| River/Stream | Marrowbone Cr.\trib. Smith R. |
| Coordinates | 36.61360, -79.82580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Henry, Dept. Public Safety |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2000 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA089017 |
| Federal ID | VA089017 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |