Engelsma Dairy Lagoon Dam
Engelsma Dairy Lagoon Dam is an earth dam located in Whatcom County, Washington, built in 1994. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Engelsma Dairy Lagoon Dam
The primary purpose of Engelsma Dairy Lagoon Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Meadow Park Dairy (private). It impounds the Off Channel, Fishtrap Creek near Lynden.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 2,180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 07/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom |
| Nearest City | Lynden |
| River/Stream | Off Channel, Fishtrap Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.96952, -122.44472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Meadow Park Dairy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA01982 |
| Federal ID | WA01982 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |