Camano Island Cattle Co Dam
Camano Island Cattle Co Dam is an earth dam located in Adams County, Washington, built in 2004. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Camano Island Cattle Co Dam
The primary purpose of Camano Island Cattle Co Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Camano Island Cattle Co (private). It impounds the Crab Creek near Othello.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 612 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2023.
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 | Adams |
| Nearest City | Othello |
| River/Stream | Crab Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.81296, -119.33770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 612 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 525 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Camano Island Cattle Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00689 |
| Federal ID | WA00689 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |