Fairbank Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyBuchanan
Nearest CityFAIRBANK
River/StreamLITTLE WAPSIPINICON RIVER
Coordinates42.63960, -92.05210

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length290 ft
Year Completed1880 (146 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage413 acre-ft
Max Storage413 acre-ft
Normal Storage413 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres
Drainage Area125 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Fairbank
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01939
Federal IDIA01939
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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