Coldwater Debris Dam is an earth dam located in Cowlitz County, Washington, built in 1981. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 200 ft200 ft tall and 4,200 ft long, taller than 99% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against the Statue of Liberty, 305 ft ground to torch; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Coldwater Debris Dam
Coldwater Debris Dam is a dam in Cowlitz, Washington. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the North Fork of Coldwater Creek near Castle Rock.
The dam stands 200 feet tall and stretches 4,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 78,700 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 10/06/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
At 200 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz |
| Nearest City | Castle Rock |
| River/Stream | North Fork of Coldwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.29223, -122.26163 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 200 ft |
| Dam Height | 200 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64,500 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA00771 |
| Federal ID | WA00771 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |