Holiday Lake Dam
Holiday Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Whatcom County, Washington, built in 1967. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Holiday Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Holiday Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lummi Island Scenic Estates (private). It impounds the Tr-hale Passage.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 07/21/2021.
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 | Whatcom |
| River/Stream | Tr-hale Passage |
| Coordinates | 48.68080, -122.64109 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lummi Island Scenic Estates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA01204 |
| Federal ID | WA01204 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |