Fresh Water Pond is a dam located in Jefferson County, Washington. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 650 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Fresh Water Pond
The primary purpose of Fresh Water Pond 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 private-owned.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 39 acre-feet.
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.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Squamish Harbor |
| Coordinates | 47.86139, -122.74972 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA02049 |
| Federal ID | WA02049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |