Fisher Dam 4067 dam
Fisher Dam 4067
Fisher Dam 4067, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-MITCHELL CREEK CANYON. Built in 1960, this private earth dam stands at a height of 15.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 51.5 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 26.2 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is poor as of December 2017, highlighting the need for maintenance and improvements to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Fisher Dam 4067 is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with established standards. The dam's location in a sparsely populated area contributes to its low risk profile, but ongoing efforts are required to address its deteriorating condition and mitigate any potential hazards. With a designated emergency action plan yet to be prepared, there is room for improvement in terms of emergency preparedness and risk management for this vital flood control structure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and advocate for the maintenance and improvement of dams like Fisher Dam 4067 to enhance their resilience and effectiveness in mitigating flood risks. By staying informed on the dam's condition, inspection reports, and potential risk factors, stakeholders can play a proactive role in safeguarding the local community and environment from the impacts of extreme weather events and increasing water-related challenges in the region.
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 Dam 4067 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
| Red Willow Creek Near Red Willow | 3 cfs | → |
| South Platte River At North Platte | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Mccook Nebr | 28 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Nr Overton | 17 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Overton | 222 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fisher Dam 4067.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Potter's Pasture New Campground
- Potter's Pasture Old Campground
- Lafayette Park
- Gallagher Canyon State Rec Area - Cozad
- Muny Park
- Buffalo Roam Campground
Track Fisher Dam 4067 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Fisher Dam 4067
Where does the data for Fisher Dam 4067 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 Dam 4067.