Fairchild No 2 (Lower)
Key Takeaway
Fairchild No 2 (Lower) is classified as significant hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 40.9% in ID) |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | ID00439 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fairchild No 2 (Lower)?
Fairchild No 2 (Lower) is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fairchild No 2 (Lower)?
Fairchild No 2 (Lower) is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fairchild No 2 (Lower) built?
Fairchild No 2 (Lower) was completed in 1988, making it 38 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Fairchild No 2 (Lower)?
Fairchild No 2 (Lower) serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fairchild No 2 (Lower)?
Fairchild No 2 (Lower) has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Fairchild No 2 (Lower) last inspected?
Fairchild No 2 (Lower) was last inspected on June 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.