Fisher Dam is an earth dam located in Chilton County, Alabama, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 575 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Fisher Dam
The primary purpose of Fisher Dam 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 Samual Fisher (private). It impounds the Tr-waxahatchee Cr near Clanton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Chilton |
| Nearest City | Clanton |
| River/Stream | Tr-waxahatchee Cr |
| Coordinates | 33.05000, -86.63333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Dr Samual Fisher |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02002 |
| Federal ID | AL02002 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |