Fairfield Water Works Dam No 1

Iowa — Jefferson County — TR-CEDAR CREEK

Location

StateIowa
CountyJefferson
RiverTR-CEDAR CREEK
Coordinates41.01840, -91.95350

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage350 acre-ft
Max Storage350 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 3, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1888
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Fairfield

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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