Fairview Reservoir No 1 dam
Fairview Reservoir No 1
Fairview Reservoir No 1, located within the Aberdeen City Limits in Grays Harbor, Washington, is a crucial water supply infrastructure managed by the local government. Built in 1915, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 35 feet, with a structural height of 25 feet and a length of 600 feet. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 28 acre-feet, serving the primary purpose of water supply for the region.
Despite its historical significance, Fairview Reservoir No 1 is currently facing challenges, with a poor condition assessment and a high hazard potential. The last inspection in March 2018 highlighted the need for improvements and regular monitoring due to its critical role in the local water supply system. The reservoir is regulated by the Washington Dept of Ecology, ensuring compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements to maintain its operational integrity and public safety.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the conservation and maintenance of Fairview Reservoir No 1 are essential to ensure a reliable water supply for the community. Stakeholders, including the local government and regulatory agencies, must work together to address the dam's poor condition and implement risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards. By investing in the infrastructure and implementing necessary upgrades, Fairview Reservoir No 1 can continue to serve its vital role in water supply while safeguarding against potential risks and ensuring long-term sustainability.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Fairview Reservoir No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wynoochee River Above Black Creek Nr Montesano | 275 cfs | → |
| Satsop River Near Satsop | 602 cfs | → |
| Humptulips River Below Hwy 101 Nr Humptulips | 263 cfs | → |
| Wynoochee River Above Save Creek Near Aberdeen | 308 cfs | → |
| Chehalis River At Porter | 830 cfs | → |
| Willapa River Near Willapa | 98 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fairview Reservoir No 1.
Boat launches
- 28th Street 702, Hoquiam
- 1st Street 901, Hoquiam
- Katon Road 300, Montesano
- State Route 107 Montesano
- Highway 107 130-202, Montesano
- Failor Lake Road, Hoquiam
Campgrounds
- Lake Sylvia State Park
- Westport Recreation Park - Military
- Twin Harbors State Park
- Ocean City State Park
- Schaefer State Park Campground
- Schafer State Park
Paddle runs
- Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Quinault River
- Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Graves Creek
- Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Downstream From The End Of Graves Creek Road And Confluence With Graves Creek To Western Boundary Of Olympic National Park
- Headwaters To Southern Boundary Of Olympic National Park
- Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With North Fork Skokomish River
Track Fairview Reservoir No 1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Fairview Reservoir No 1
Where does the data for Fairview Reservoir No 1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Fairview Reservoir No 1.