Fairfax Lake
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Gregory |
| Nearest City | NONE |
| River/Stream | South Scalp Creek-TR |
| Coordinates | 43.04960, -98.87872 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 468 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 468 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,428 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GF&P |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |