Fairview Lake
Fairview Lake is an earth dam located in Sanpete County, Utah, built in 1869. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fairview Lake
The primary purpose of Fairview Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cottonwood-gooseberry Irrigation Co. (private). It impounds the Boulger-gooseberry Creek near None - Drains To Sco.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,907 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1869, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2023.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Utah dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| Nearest City | None - Drains To Sco |
| River/Stream | Boulger-gooseberry Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.64518, -111.31407 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1869 (157 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,907 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,907 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,258 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | COTTONWOOD-GOOSEBERRY IRRIGATION CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00103 |
| Federal ID | UT00103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |