Fairview Lake
Key Takeaway
Fairview Lake is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1919 and is 107 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.3% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 975 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 411 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 129 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
| NID ID | OR03713 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FAIRVIEW LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (FLPOA)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fairview Lake?
Fairview Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fairview Lake?
Fairview Lake is owned by FAIRVIEW LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (FLPOA) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fairview Lake built?
Fairview Lake was completed in 1919, making it 107 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Fairview Lake?
Fairview Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fairview Lake?
Fairview Lake has a dam height of 18 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Fairview Lake last inspected?
Fairview Lake was last inspected on March 12, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.