Farmland Ranch 19 Dam
Farmland Ranch 19 Dam is an earth dam located in Yakima County, Washington, built in 1992. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Farmland Ranch 19 Dam
The primary purpose of Farmland Ranch 19 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Manulife Investment ��€“ Farmland Management Services (private). It impounds the Unnamed Trib - Sulphur Creek near Sunnyside.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 06/29/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% 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 | Yakima |
| Nearest City | Sunnyside |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Trib - Sulphur Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.39969, -120.00813 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 58 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Manulife Investment – Farmland Management Services |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00719 |
| Federal ID | WA00719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |