Castle Lake Debris Dam

Castle Lake Debris Dam is an earth dam located in Cowlitz County, Washington, built in 1980. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Castle Lake Debris Dam

Castle Lake Debris Dam is a dam in Cowlitz, Washington. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal).

The dam stands 190 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 480 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.

The most recent inspection on record was 10/06/2011. That was over 14 years ago.

At 190 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWashington
CountyCowlitz
Nearest CityKid Valley
Coordinates46.25778, -122.27449

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height190 ft
Dam Height190 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage19,000 acre-ft
Max Storage19,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage19,000 acre-ft
Surface Area480 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerUSDA FS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/06/2011
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWA00772
Federal IDWA00772
More InfoState Dam Safety Program