Fancher Creek Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Fancher Creek, located in Clovis, California, is a vital flood risk reduction structure that plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding.


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Summary

Completed in 1991, this earth dam stands at a height of 46 feet and has a hydraulic height of 32.7 feet, offering significant storage capacity of 9600 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 28 square miles, Fancher Creek serves as a key component of the flood control infrastructure in Fresno County.

Managed by a public utility, Fancher Creek is under state regulation and inspection to ensure its safety and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. The dam's hazard potential is classified as high, but its condition assessment as satisfactory as of September 2017. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last one taking place in February 2021, to maintain the dam's integrity and functionality. The proximity of Fancher Creek to the Fancher Creek and Hog Creek rivers underscores its significance in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.

In the event of an emergency, it is essential for stakeholders to have an emergency action plan (EAP) in place. While specific details regarding the EAP for Fancher Creek are not provided in the data, ensuring that such guidelines are in place and up to date is crucial for effective response and risk management. With its strategic location and critical role in flood risk reduction, Fancher Creek stands as a testament to the importance of water resource infrastructure in safeguarding communities against natural disasters.

Year Completed

1991

Dam Length

15312

Dam Height

46

River Or Stream

Fancher Cr & Hog Cr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

915

Hydraulic Height

32.7

Drainage Area

28

Nid Storage

9600

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

46
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.