Newcastle Railroad Embankment Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyKing
Nearest CityNewcastle
River/StreamTr - May Creek
Coordinates47.52298, -122.17387

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height55 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage120 acre-ft
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,530 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNewcastle City
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/30/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00648
Federal IDWA00648
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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