Yale

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyCowlitz
Nearest CityWoodland, WA
River/StreamLewis River
Coordinates45.96480, -122.33390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height323 ft
Dam Height323 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage402,000 acre-ft
Max Storage402,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage402,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,783 acres
Drainage Area592 sq mi
Max Discharge170,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPacifiCorp
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/16/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00148
Federal IDWA00148
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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