Van Wingerden Pond 1
Van Wingerden Pond 1 is an earth dam located in Yakima County, Washington, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Van Wingerden Pond 1
The primary purpose of Van Wingerden Pond 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Four Lakes Farm, Llc (private).
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/04/2017.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Coordinates | 46.39487, -120.06501 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Four Lakes Farm, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA02000 |
| Federal ID | WA02000 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |