Chambers Creek Reservoir Dam
Chambers Creek Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Pierce County, Washington, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chambers Creek Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Chambers Creek Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Falls Development Group (private). It impounds the Chambers Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 108 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce |
| River/Stream | Chambers Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.19097, -122.57389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 108 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,120 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Falls Development Group |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00137 |
| Federal ID | WA00137 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |