Des Moines Creek Stormwater Detention Da

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyKing
Nearest CityDes Moines
River/StreamDes Moines Creek
Coordinates47.42678, -122.30592

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Length950 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage21 acre-ft
Max Storage21 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPort of Seattle
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/15/2015
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA01649
Federal IDWA01649
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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