Fancher Creek
Fancher Creek is an earth dam located in Fresno County, California, built in 1991. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fancher Creek
The primary purpose of Fancher Creek is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District (public utility). It impounds the Fancher Cr & Hog Cr near Clovis.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 15,312 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 915 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 28 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/11/2024.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The California dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Fresno |
| Nearest City | Clovis |
| River/Stream | Fancher Cr & Hog Cr |
| Coordinates | 36.85470, -119.53710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,312 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 915 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01327 |
| Federal ID | CA01327 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |