Blackhorse East Dam
Blackhorse East Dam is an earth dam located in Spokane County, Washington, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Blackhorse East Dam
The primary purpose of Blackhorse East 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 Rock Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 155 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 212 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/28/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Spokane |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.42000, -117.54000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 155 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 46 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00744 |
| Federal ID | WA00744 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |