Blackhorse East Dam

Rock Creek· Spokane, Washington· Built 1960· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Blackhorse East Dam is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 9.8% in WA)
Dam Length155 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage212 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge46 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDWA00744

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: October 28, 2013
State Regulated: No

Ownership

US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Blackhorse East Dam?

Blackhorse East Dam 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 Blackhorse East Dam?

Blackhorse East Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Blackhorse East Dam built?

Blackhorse East Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Blackhorse East Dam?

Blackhorse East Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Blackhorse East Dam?

Blackhorse East Dam has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Blackhorse East Dam last inspected?

Blackhorse East Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2013. 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.