Potters Pond Dam
Potters Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Stevens County, Washington, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Potters Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Potters Pond 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 Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Diversion From Bear Creek Through Potters Pond.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/14/2018.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Stevens |
| River/Stream | Diversion From Bear Creek Through Potters Pond |
| Coordinates | 48.42560, -117.66220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 153 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00731 |
| Federal ID | WA00731 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |