Grand Coulee Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyOkanogan
Nearest CityCOULEE DAM CITY
River/StreamCOLUMBIA RIVER
Coordinates47.95660, -118.98050

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height550 ft
Dam Height550 ft
Dam Length5,375 ft
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,715,346 acre-ft
Max Storage9,715,346 acre-ft
Normal Storage9,562,000 acre-ft
Surface Area82,300 acres
Drainage Area75,117 sq mi
Max Discharge265,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection09/17/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00262
Federal IDWA00262
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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