Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 5 North Dam

Tr-Garrison Bay· San Juan, Washington· Built 1965· Earth·
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 5 North Dam is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Length280 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDWA00546

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: June 2, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

NancyGraham

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 5 North Dam?

Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 5 North 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 Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 5 North Dam?

Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 5 North Dam is owned by NancyGraham (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 5 North Dam built?

Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 5 North Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 5 North Dam?

Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 5 North Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 5 North Dam last inspected?

Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 5 North Dam was last inspected on June 2, 2020. 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.