Mccain Foods Covered Anaerobic Lagoon
Mccain Foods Covered Anaerobic Lagoon is an earth dam located in Adams County, Washington, built in 2021. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mccain Foods Covered Anaerobic Lagoon
Mccain Foods Covered Anaerobic Lagoon is a dam in Adams, Washington. The dam is owned by Mccain Foods Usa (private).
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,740 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. Completed in 2021, 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 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 04/08/2024.
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 |
| Coordinates | 46.83876, -119.18698 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,740 ft |
| Year Completed | 2021 (5 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | McCain Foods USA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00774 |
| Federal ID | WA00774 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |