Fisher Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harris County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall. 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 Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fisher Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by H Fisher (private). It impounds the Off Ch-cypress Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.97814, -95.81261 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | H Fisher |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03406 |
| Federal ID | TX03406 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |