D1 Big Meadow Lake Dam
D1 Big Meadow Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pend Oreille County, Washington, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About D1 Big Meadow Lake Dam
The primary purpose of D1 Big Meadow Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Meadow Crk near Northport.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 734 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 72 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 05/07/2019.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Pend Oreille |
| Nearest City | Northport |
| River/Stream | Meadow Crk |
| Coordinates | 48.72773, -117.56278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 734 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00337 |
| Federal ID | WA00337 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |