Fisher Dam
Fisher Dam is an earth dam located in Macomb County, Michigan, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
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 Ford Motor Company (private). It impounds the Tributary To East Pond Creek near Romeo.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 290 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/22/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Macomb |
| Nearest City | Romeo |
| River/Stream | Tributary To East Pond Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.84500, -83.07833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ford Motor Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00608 |
| Federal ID | MI00608 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |