Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2
Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Iowa, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Fairfield (local government). It impounds the Tr-cedar Creek near Fairfield.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/18/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.02340, -91.94880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 615 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Fairfield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01350 |
| Federal ID | IA01350 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |