Lower Pine Lake Dam
Lower Pine Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Spokane County, Washington, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lower Pine Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Pine Lake Dam 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 Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Rock Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 656 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 34 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/29/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Spokane |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.39834, -117.54333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 656 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 656 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,197 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00317 |
| Federal ID | WA00317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |