Fairfield Detention "a" Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyButler
Nearest CityFAIRFIELD
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO PLEASANT RUN
Coordinates39.32778, -84.53333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length580 ft
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage170 acre-ft
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge9,943 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Fairfield
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/04/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH02911
Federal IDOH02911
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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