Upper Wheeler Saddle Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyChelan
Nearest CityMalaga
River/StreamOrr Creek
Coordinates47.28910, -120.36450

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage495 acre-ft
Max Storage495 acre-ft
Normal Storage370 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,094 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerWenatchee Heights Reclamation District
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/22/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00629
Federal IDWA00629
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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