Beth Lake is an earth dam located in Okanogan County, Washington. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 115 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Beth Lake
The primary purpose of Beth Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the N.fork Beaver Cr. near Curlew.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 115 feet across.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/24/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Okanogan |
| Nearest City | Curlew |
| River/Stream | N.fork Beaver Cr. |
| Coordinates | 48.85990, -118.98780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 115 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/24/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00329 |
| Federal ID | WA00329 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |