French Canyon Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyYakima
Nearest CityTIETON
River/StreamNORTH FORK COWICHE
Coordinates46.71170, -120.79210

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height74 ft
Dam Height74 ft
Dam Length1,150 ft
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage645 acre-ft
Max Storage645 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge23,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/03/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00433
Federal IDWA00433
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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