Ol Fisher Pond dam
Ol Fisher Pond
Ol Fisher Pond, located in Rogers, Oklahoma, is a privately-owned earth dam structure with a height of 20 feet, completed in 1964. The pond serves various purposes, including storage and flood control, with a normal storage capacity of 45 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. The dam has a controlled spillway type and a low hazard potential, making it a relatively safe structure in terms of potential risks.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), Ol Fisher Pond is inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in May 2011. The structure is in good condition and meets regulatory requirements, with a very high risk assessment rating of 1. Despite its age, the dam remains a vital resource for the surrounding area, serving as a key component in managing water resources and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods. With its strategic location on the TR-Verdigris River, Ol Fisher Pond plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality and availability in the region.
Overall, Ol Fisher Pond stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Oklahoma. As a privately-owned structure with state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight, the dam exemplifies the importance of maintaining and assessing infrastructure to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources. With its low hazard potential and well-maintained condition, Ol Fisher Pond remains a valuable asset for the community, providing essential water storage and flood control capabilities in a region prone to weather-related 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 Ol Fisher Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Verdigris River Near Claremore | 147 cfs | → |
| Bird Ck At State Highway 266 Near Catoosa | 287 cfs | → |
| Caney River Near Ramona | 55 cfs | → |
| Bird Creek Near Owasso | 168 cfs | → |
| Bird Creek Near Sperry | 150 cfs | → |
| Coal Creek At Tulsa | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ol Fisher Pond.
Track Ol Fisher Pond 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 Ol Fisher Pond
Where does the data for Ol Fisher Pond 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 Ol Fisher Pond.