Rainbow Springs Dam
Rainbow Springs Dam is an earth dam located in Snohomish County, Washington, built in 1969. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rainbow Springs Dam
The primary purpose of Rainbow Springs Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rainbow Springs Community Club (private). It impounds the Tr-south Fork Stillaguamish.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/2022.
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 | Snohomish |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Fork Stillaguamish |
| Coordinates | 48.10462, -122.00642 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 77 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rainbow Springs Community Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00205 |
| Federal ID | WA00205 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |