Lake Fisher Dam
Lake Fisher Dam is an earth dam located in Davis County, Iowa, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Fisher Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Fisher Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Bloomfield (local government). It impounds the Tr-fox River near Bloomfield.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 820 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 87 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,166 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2022.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Davis |
| Nearest City | Bloomfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-fox River |
| Coordinates | 40.76080, -92.44240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Bloomfield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01339 |
| Federal ID | IA01339 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |