Rearing Pond Dike
Rearing Pond Dike is an earth dam located in Grant County, Washington, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rearing Pond Dike
The primary purpose of Rearing Pond Dike is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Grant County Pud #2 (public utility). It impounds the Moran Slough.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Grant |
| River/Stream | Moran Slough |
| Coordinates | 46.64075, -119.88005 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Grant County PUD #2 |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00075 |
| Federal ID | WA00075 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |