Lohrer Dam
Lohrer Dam is an earth dam located in Clallam County, Washington, built in 1974. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lohrer Dam
The primary purpose of Lohrer Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Baldwin, Jeff & Becky (private). It impounds the Dry Creek near Port Angeles.
The dam stands 5 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 325 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 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 08/16/2017. That was 8 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
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 | Clallam |
| Nearest City | Port Angeles |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.09679, -123.50238 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 325 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Baldwin, Jeff & Becky |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA02017 |
| Federal ID | WA02017 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |