Skookumchuck

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyThurston
Nearest CityBucoda, WA
River/StreamSkookumchuck River
Coordinates46.78476, -122.71775

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height160 ft
Dam Height160 ft
Dam Length1,340 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage35,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage35,000 acre-ft
Surface Area540 acres
Drainage Area62 sq mi
Max Discharge28,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerSkookumchuck Dam LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00153
Federal IDWA00153
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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