Hamilton Fairfield Airport Dam
Hamilton Fairfield Airport Dam is an earth dam located in Butler County, Ohio, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hamilton Fairfield Airport Dam
The primary purpose of Hamilton Fairfield Airport Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Butler Co Regional Airport Authority (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To The Great Miami River near City Of Hamilton.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/10/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | City Of Hamilton |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To The Great Miami River |
| Coordinates | 39.36417, -84.51167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,764 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Butler Co Regional Airport Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02877 |
| Federal ID | OH02877 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |