Dams in Benton County, Washington
28Total Dams
11High Hazard
11Significant
Dam Safety in Benton County, Washington
Benton County has 28 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 11 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 11 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Benton County is 37 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Zintel Canyon Dam at 125 ft.
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