Fairview Reservoir No 1
Fairview Reservoir No 1 is an earth dam located in Grays Harbor County, Washington, built in 1915. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Fairview Reservoir No 1
The primary purpose of Fairview Reservoir No 1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Aberdeen City (local government). It impounds the Wishkah River-offstream near Within Aberdeen City Limits.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/28/2023.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% 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 Washington dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Grays Harbor |
| Nearest City | Within Aberdeen City Limits |
| River/Stream | Wishkah River-offstream |
| Coordinates | 46.99144, -123.81879 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Aberdeen City |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00548 |
| Federal ID | WA00548 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |