Chalfa Dam
Chalfa Dam is an earth dam located in Okanogan County, Washington, built in 1940. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Chalfa Dam
The primary purpose of Chalfa Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wa Dfw (state). It impounds the Tr-benson Creek near Carlton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Washington dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Okanogan |
| Nearest City | Carlton |
| River/Stream | Tr-benson Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.33204, -119.99781 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WA DFW |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00328 |
| Federal ID | WA00328 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |