Fairchild (res F) is an earth dam located in Modoc County, California, built in 1914. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 1,500 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Fairchild (res F)
The primary purpose of Fairchild (res F) is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal).
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, has a storage capacity of 2,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/07/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Modoc |
| Coordinates | 41.57740, -120.87880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 197 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10315 |
| Federal ID | CA10315 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |