Mill Pond Stormwater Detention Dam
Mill Pond Stormwater Detention Dam is an earth dam located in King County, Washington, built in 1994. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mill Pond Stormwater Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Mill Pond Stormwater Detention Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Auburn City (local government). It impounds the Offstream near Auburn.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 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 08/04/2020.
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 | King |
| Nearest City | Auburn |
| River/Stream | Offstream |
| Coordinates | 47.26880, -122.21935 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 383 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Auburn City |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA01716 |
| Federal ID | WA01716 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |