Orchards Block 92 Dam
Orchards Block 92 Dam is an earth dam located in Walla Walla County, Washington, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Orchards Block 92 Dam
The primary purpose of Orchards Block 92 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Firstfruits (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tr - Snake R..
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/12/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Walla Walla |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tr - Snake R. |
| Coordinates | 46.35598, -118.68947 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 24 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FirstFruits |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA01861 |
| Federal ID | WA01861 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |