Fairhaven
Fairhaven is a gravity dam located in Stearns County, Minnesota, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fairhaven
The primary purpose of Fairhaven is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by County Of Stearns;county Of Wright (local government). It impounds the Clearwater River near Fairhaven.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 90 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 645 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 94 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns |
| Nearest City | Fairhaven |
| River/Stream | Clearwater River |
| Coordinates | 45.31644, -94.21444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 645 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 645 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 516 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 94 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,120 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Stearns;County of Wright |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00406 |
| Federal ID | MN00406 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |