Fairfield Freeboard Dike
Fairfield Freeboard Dike is a rockfill dam located in Fairfield County, South Carolina, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fairfield Freeboard Dike
The primary purpose of Fairfield Freeboard Dike is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by South Carolina Electric And Gas Company (public utility). It impounds the Frees Creek, Broad River near Columbia.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6,650 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 400,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/20/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Columbia |
| River/Stream | Frees Creek, Broad River |
| Coordinates | 34.30087, -81.28985 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 390,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,650 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | South Carolina Electric and Gas Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SC83025 |
| Federal ID | SC83025S004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |