Lake Fisher Dam dam
Lake Fisher Dam
Lake Fisher Dam, located in Concord, North Carolina, serves as a vital water supply resource for the local community. Constructed in 1948, this concrete gravity dam stands at a hydraulic height of 40 feet and a structural height of 50 feet, with a length of 390 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 6,511 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 169 acres, drawing water from the Cold Water Creek.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Dam Safety Program, the Lake Fisher Dam has been deemed to have a high hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of February 2021. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last one taking place in February 2021, to ensure the dam's structural integrity and safety. While the dam has not undergone significant modifications in recent years, it remains a critical infrastructure for water supply in the region.
In the event of an emergency, the dam has an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, last revised in October 2015. With a designated inspection frequency and emergency contacts updated as needed, Lake Fisher Dam stands as a crucial asset for water resource management in Cabarrus County. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the maintenance and upkeep of structures like Lake Fisher Dam are paramount for ensuring the resilience of water supply systems in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Lake Fisher Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coddle Cr At Sr 1612 Near Davidson | 3 cfs | → |
| Clarke Creek Near Harrisburg | 2 cfs | → |
| Rocky R Ab Irish Buffalo Cr Nr Rocky River | 46 cfs | → |
| W. Br Rocky R B Mth Of S Prong R Nr Cornelius | 3 cfs | → |
| Mallard Cr Bl Stony Cr Nr Harrisburg | 5 cfs | → |
| Second Creek Near Barber | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Fisher Dam.
Boat launches
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
- Seipel Drive 8335, Denver
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
- Neck Road 5744, Huntersville
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Shepherds Field
- Morrow Mountain State Park
- Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp
- Badin Lake Capmground Upper Loop
- Badin Lake
- Badin Lake Campground
Fishing spots
- Abbotts Creek
- Buddle Branch
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Buck Branch
- Arrowhead Lake
Track Lake Fisher Dam 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 Lake Fisher Dam
Where does the data for Lake Fisher 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 High 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 Lake Fisher Dam.