Upper Wheeler Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyChelan
Nearest CityMalaga
River/StreamOrr Creek
Coordinates47.28711, -120.36448

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height65 ft
Dam Length750 ft
Year Completed1922 (104 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage833 acre-ft
Max Storage833 acre-ft
Normal Storage632 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,500 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerWenatchee Heights Reclamation District
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/22/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00079
Federal IDWA00079
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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