Fairfield Freeboard Dike
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Columbia |
| River/Stream | Frees Creek, Broad River |
| Coordinates | 34.30087, -81.28985 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 390,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,650 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | South Carolina Electric and Gas Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |