Kyte Dam
Kyte Dam is an earth dam located in Thurston County, Washington, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kyte Dam
The primary purpose of Kyte Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Southwest Resources Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-skookumchuck River near Centralia.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 253 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/13/2019.
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 | Thurston |
| Nearest City | Centralia |
| River/Stream | Tr-skookumchuck River |
| Coordinates | 46.77322, -122.96417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 253 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 154 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Southwest Resources LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA01057 |
| Federal ID | WA01057 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |