Olympic Orchards Dam 2
Olympic Orchards Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Yakima County, Washington, built in 1985. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Olympic Orchards Dam 2
The primary purpose of Olympic Orchards Dam 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Olympic Orchards, Llc (private). It impounds the Washout Creek near Sunnyside.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/16/2021.
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 | Yakima |
| Nearest City | Sunnyside |
| River/Stream | Washout Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.39999, -119.99491 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 5 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Olympic Orchards, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA01937 |
| Federal ID | WA01937 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |