Padden Lake Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom |
| Nearest City | Bellingham |
| River/Stream | Padden Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.70379, -122.46269 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 160 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 465 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bellingham City Public Works Dept |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |