Pend Oreille Mine Ne Tailings Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyPend Oreille
River/StreamOffstream, Pend Oreille R.
Coordinates48.88353, -117.34722

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height72 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,900 acre-ft
Max Storage2,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,700 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerTeck Washington Incorporated
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/01/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00641
Federal IDWA00641
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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