Dry Falls Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyGrant
Nearest CitySOAP LAKE
River/StreamUPPER GRAND COULEE RIVER
Coordinates47.62090, -119.31240

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height123 ft
Dam Height63 ft
Dam Length9,800 ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,275,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,275,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,275,000 acre-ft
Surface Area27,000 acres
Drainage Area148 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/21/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00261
Federal IDWA00261
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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