Kachess Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyKittitas
Nearest CityEASTON
River/StreamKACHESS RIVER
Coordinates47.26450, -121.20570

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height115 ft
Dam Height63 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft
Year Completed1912 (114 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage239,000 acre-ft
Max Storage239,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage239,000 acre-ft
Surface Area4,535 acres
Drainage Area63 sq mi
Max Discharge4,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection09/02/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00260
Federal IDWA00260
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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