Western Nuclear Tailings Pond

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateWashington
CountyStevens
River/StreamTr-Spokane River
Coordinates47.87678, -118.10612

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height62 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,190 acre-ft
Max Storage1,190 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,000 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge4,650 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerSpokane Tribe Natural Resources Dept
Owner TypeTribal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/15/1989
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDWA00378
Federal IDWA00378
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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