Keechelus Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyKittitas
Nearest CityEASTON
River/StreamYAKIMA RIVER
Coordinates47.32220, -121.33920

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height128 ft
Dam Height71 ft
Dam Length6,550 ft
Year Completed1917 (109 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage158,000 acre-ft
Max Storage158,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage158,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,562 acres
Drainage Area54 sq mi
Max Discharge11,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/02/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00265
Federal IDWA00265
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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