Fairfield Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Sapphire |
| River/Stream | Trays Island Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.12000, -83.03820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 396 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,015 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,015 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,844 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 183 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fairfield Sapphire Valley Master Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |