Sowers Reservoir Dam
Sowers Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Stevens County, Washington, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sowers Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Sowers 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 Andrew & Judithkidd (private). It impounds the Tr-sheep Creek near Valley.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 181 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 10/15/1997. That was over 28 years ago.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Stevens |
| Nearest City | Valley |
| River/Stream | Tr-sheep Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.10666, -117.69719 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 181 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Andrew & JudithKidd |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/1997 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00065 |
| Federal ID | WA00065 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |