Simplot Feeders Waste Pond No1

Simplot Feeders Waste Pond No1 is an earth dam located in Walla Walla County, Washington, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Simplot Feeders Waste Pond No1

Simplot Feeders Waste Pond No1 is a dam in Walla Walla, Washington. The dam is owned by Simplot Feeders Llc (private). It impounds the Columbia River-offstream.

The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 55 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2018.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyWalla Walla
River/StreamColumbia River-offstream
Coordinates46.12479, -118.90563

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length1,130 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage270 acre-ft
Max Storage270 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area55 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerSimplot Feeders LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/18/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00408
Federal IDWA00408
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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