Whatcom Lake Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom |
| Nearest City | Bellingham |
| River/Stream | Whatcom Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.75787, -122.42247 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 109 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bellingham City Public Works Dept |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |