Wells

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyChelan
Nearest CityChelan Falls
River/StreamColumbia River
Coordinates47.94830, -119.87830

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height160 ft
Dam Height160 ft
Dam Length4,300 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage500,000 acre-ft
Max Storage500,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage331,000 acre-ft
Surface Area9,700 acres
Drainage Area85,300 sq mi
Max Discharge1,180,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPUD #1 of Douglas County
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/16/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00098
Federal IDWA00098
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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