Southwest Genesee Street Detention Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Washington |
| County | King |
| Nearest City | Within Seattle City Limits |
| River/Stream | Longfellow Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.56488, -122.36751 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Seattle Public Utilities |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |