Tyson Fresh Meats Lagoons 1 2 3 is an earth dam located in Walla Walla County, Washington, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 1,000 ft long. 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 Tyson Fresh Meats Lagoons 1 2 3
Tyson Fresh Meats Lagoons 1 2 3 is a dam in Walla Walla, Washington. The dam is owned by Tyson Foods (private).
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/05/2023.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Walla Walla |
| Coordinates | 46.14132, -118.90283 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Tyson Foods |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA01926 |
| Federal ID | WA01926 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |