Cowlitz Falls

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyLewis
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamCowlitz River
Coordinates46.46630, -122.10960

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height145 ft
Dam Height120 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage11,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage11,000 acre-ft
Surface Area700 acres
Drainage Area1,000 sq mi
Max Discharge360,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPUD #1 of Lewis County, WA
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00581
Federal IDWA00581
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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