Home › Washington › Cowlitz County › YaleYale Yale is an earth dam located in Cowlitz County, Washington, built in 1953. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
High Hazard Fair Condition Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Location State Washington County Cowlitz Nearest City Woodland, Wa River/Stream Lewis River Coordinates 45.96480, -122.33390
Physical Characteristics Dam Type Earth NID Height 323 ft Dam Height 323 ft Dam Length 1,500 ft Year Completed 1953 (73 years old)
Storage & Hydraulics NID Storage 402,000 acre-ft Max Storage 402,000 acre-ft Normal Storage 402,000 acre-ft Surface Area 3,783 acres Drainage Area 592 sq mi Max Discharge 170,000 cfs Spillway Type Controlled
Ownership & Safety Purpose Hydroelectric Owner PacifiCorp Owner Type Private Hazard Classification High Condition Assessment Fair Last Inspection 09/16/2025 Emergency Action Plan Yes