Fairchild Dam is an earth dam located in Morrill County, Nebraska, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 938 ft long, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Dam
The primary purpose of Fairchild 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 Weborg & Sons Ltd (private). It impounds the E Fk Ceder Creek near Lisco.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 938 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 495 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/17/2023.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Morrill |
| Nearest City | Lisco |
| River/Stream | E Fk Ceder Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.48446, -102.81896 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 938 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 495 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 495 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 706 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Weborg & Sons Ltd |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00654 |
| Federal ID | NE00654 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |