Bitter Lake Reservoir

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyKing
Nearest CityWithin Seattle City Limits
River/StreamTr-Puget Sound-Offstream
Coordinates47.73110, -122.34867

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage71 acre-ft
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge4 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSeattle Public Utilities
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/30/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00213
Federal IDWA00213
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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