La Grande

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyThurston
Nearest CityYelm, WA
River/StreamNisqually River
Coordinates46.82283, -122.30428

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height217 ft
Dam Height192 ft
Dam Length710 ft
Year Completed1944 (82 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,200 acre-ft
Max Storage7,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,700 acre-ft
Surface Area450 acres
Drainage Area292 sq mi
Max Discharge88,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCity of Tacoma
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/23/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00253
Federal IDWA00253
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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