Loreene Lake Dam
Loreene Lake Dam is an earth dam located in King County, Washington, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Loreene Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Loreene Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club (private). It impounds the Joes Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Washington |
| County | King |
| River/Stream | Joes Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.31269, -122.38545 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00193 |
| Federal ID | WA00193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |