Fairfield Dam
Fairfield Dam is an earth dam located in Freestone County, Texas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fairfield Dam
The primary purpose of Fairfield 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 Ewh Materials Corporation (private). It impounds the Saline Branch.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 270 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 29 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 06/09/1983. That was over 42 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Freestone |
| River/Stream | Saline Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.69157, -95.83596 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 701 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 270 acres |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | EWH MATERIALS CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00688 |
| Federal ID | TX00688 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |