Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 6 Dam

Tr-Garrison Bay· San Juan, Washington· Built 1977· Earth·
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 6 Dam is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Length370 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDWA01636

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Albert & KirstenOlson

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 6 Dam?

Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 6 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 6 Dam?

Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 6 Dam is owned by Albert & KirstenOlson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 6 Dam built?

Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 6 Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 6 Dam?

Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 6 Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

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.