Devils Hole Dam
Devils Hole Dam is an earth dam located in Kitsap County, Washington, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Devils Hole Dam
The primary purpose of Devils Hole Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dod Usn (federal). It impounds the Devils Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2023.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Kitsap |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Devils Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.73730, -122.73320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 441 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DOD USN |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00155 |
| Federal ID | WA00155 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |