Chinook Water District Dam is an earth dam located in Pacific County, Washington, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 100 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Chinook Water District Dam
The primary purpose of Chinook Water District Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Chinook Water Dist (public utility). It impounds the Freshwater Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/09/2001. That was over 25 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Pacific |
| River/Stream | Freshwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.28766, -123.92375 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Chinook Water Dist |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA01707 |
| Federal ID | WA01707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |