Fisher
Fisher is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Fisher
The primary purpose of Fisher is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sam Fisher (private). It impounds the Tr Caney Branch near Hope Hull.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Hope Hull |
| River/Stream | Tr Caney Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.26000, -86.35667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SAM FISHER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00472 |
| Federal ID | AL00472 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |