Meyers Falls
Meyers Falls is a gravity dam located in Stevens County, Washington, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Meyers Falls
The primary purpose of Meyers Falls is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Hydro Technology Systems, Inc. (private). It impounds the Colville River.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 306 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,007 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 08/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Stevens |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Colville River |
| Coordinates | 48.59520, -118.05840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 306 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,007 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,450 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Hydro Technology Systems, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00020 |
| Federal ID | WA00020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |