Albion Sewage Treatment Lagoons

Offestream - SF Palouse R· Whitman, Washington· Built 1972· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Albion Sewage Treatment Lagoons is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDWA01962

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 21, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Albion Town Public Works

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Albion Sewage Treatment Lagoons?

Albion Sewage Treatment Lagoons is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Albion Sewage Treatment Lagoons?

Albion Sewage Treatment Lagoons is owned by Albion Town Public Works (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Albion Sewage Treatment Lagoons built?

Albion Sewage Treatment Lagoons was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Albion Sewage Treatment Lagoons?

Albion Sewage Treatment Lagoons serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Albion Sewage Treatment Lagoons last inspected?

Albion Sewage Treatment Lagoons was last inspected on April 21, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.