Chief Joseph Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyDouglas
Nearest CityBRIDGEPORT
River/StreamCOLUMBIA RIVER
Coordinates47.99536, -119.63743

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height230 ft
Dam Length4,300 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage593,000 acre-ft
Max Storage593,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage516,000 acre-ft
Surface Area8,400 acres
Drainage Area75,400 sq mi
Max Discharge1,200,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerUSACE - Seattle District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00299
Federal IDWA00299
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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