Fairfield Freeboard Dike

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyFairfield
Nearest CityColumbia
River/StreamFrees Creek, Broad River
Coordinates34.30087, -81.28985

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage400,000 acre-ft
Max Storage400,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage390,000 acre-ft
Surface Area6,650 acres
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerSouth Carolina Electric and Gas Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/20/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSC83025
Federal IDSC83025S004
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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