Chippewa Creek Structure V-d

About Chippewa Creek Structure V-d

The primary purpose of Chippewa Creek Structure V-d is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Mwcd, Chippewa Subdistrict (local government). It impounds the Steele Ditch near Easton.

The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 05/27/2025.

At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.

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