Tyson Fresh Meats Storage Pond 4
Tyson Fresh Meats Storage Pond 4 is an earth dam located in Walla Walla County, Washington, built in 1993. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tyson Fresh Meats Storage Pond 4
Tyson Fresh Meats Storage Pond 4 is a dam in Walla Walla, Washington. The dam is owned by Tyson Foods (private). It impounds the Tr-columbia River.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 4,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 755 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 877 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/05/2023.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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 | Walla Walla |
| River/Stream | Tr-columbia River |
| Coordinates | 46.14374, -118.90763 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 877 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 877 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 755 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 107 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Tyson Foods |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00633 |
| Federal ID | WA00633 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |