Fisher Lake Dam dam
Fisher Lake Dam
Fisher Lake Dam, located in McDonald County, Missouri, has been serving as a vital infrastructure for irrigation since its completion in 1967. The dam, classified as an Earth type structure with a height of 40 feet and a length of 380 feet, provides a maximum storage capacity of 266 acre-feet, primarily for agricultural purposes. Managed by a private owner, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Missouri Dam and Reservoir Safety Program to ensure its safe operation and maintenance.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, Fisher Lake Dam plays a crucial role in the region's water resource management, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. The dam's spillway, with a width of 30 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for controlled release of excess water during peak flow periods. The dam also serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and recreation, in addition to its primary function of irrigation. With a drainage area of 790 acres and a surface area of 20 acres, Fisher Lake Dam is a significant contributor to the local water supply and ecosystem.
Given its strategic location on the TR-Elk Prairie River and its importance in water resource management, Fisher Lake Dam represents a vital piece of infrastructure in McDonald County, Missouri. As a key component in the region's water supply system, the dam's operation and maintenance are essential for ensuring a sustainable water supply for irrigation, recreation, and other purposes. With ongoing regulatory oversight and inspections, Fisher Lake Dam continues to play a crucial role in supporting the community's water needs while mitigating potential risks associated with its operation.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Fisher Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elk River Near Tiff City | 1,720 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Tiff City | 249 cfs | → |
| Cave Springs Branch Near South West City | 2 cfs | → |
| Honey Creek Near South West City | 71 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Lanagan | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Spavinaw Creek Near Maysville | 50 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fisher Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway 43 Mcdonald County
- 16th Street ,
- Stoneykirk Drive 116, Bella Vista
- Tiree Park Bella Vista
- Eddleston Drive 9, Bella Vista
- Lancaster Drive Bella Vista
Campgrounds
- Lanagan Access City Park
- Honey Creek State Park
- Twin Bridges State Rec Area
- Twin Bridges State Park
- Bernice State Park
- Neosho City Campground
Fishing spots
- South Prong Spavinaw Creek
- Spavinaw Creek
- Handicapped Fishing Dock
- Swepco
- Lake Flint Creek
- Siloam Springs Lake
Track Fisher Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fisher Lake Dam
Where does the data for Fisher Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Fisher Lake Dam.