Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2
Key Takeaway
Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 63.3% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 615 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2011 |
| NID ID | IA01350 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Fairfield
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2?
Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2?
Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2 is owned by City of Fairfield (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2 built?
Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2 was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2?
Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2?
Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2 has a dam height of 33 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 Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2 last inspected?
Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2 was last inspected on May 18, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.