Dosser Reservoir Dam
Dosser Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Spokane County, Washington, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dosser Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Dosser Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Charles Williams (private). It impounds the Quinnamose Creek near Veradale.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/24/2000. That was over 25 years ago.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Spokane |
| Nearest City | Veradale |
| River/Stream | Quinnamose Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.61490, -117.11937 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 597 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Charles Williams |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2000 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00049 |
| Federal ID | WA00049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |