Fairfield Side Channel Reservoir Dam
Illinois — Wayne County — TRIB LITTLE WABASH R
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Wayne |
| River | TRIB LITTLE WABASH R |
| Coordinates | 38.37531, -88.23811 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,850 ft |
| NID Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 15, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1979 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF FAIRFIELD |
Location Map
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.