Fairfield Side Channel Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Illinois, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 1,850 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 Fairfield Side Channel Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Fairfield Side Channel Reservoir Dam 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 Trib Little Wabash R near Golden Gate.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 328 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/15/2021.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Golden Gate |
| River/Stream | Trib Little Wabash R |
| Coordinates | 38.37531, -88.23811 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 328 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 328 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 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 | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50585 |
| Federal ID | IL50585 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |