Blue Lake Dam Okanogan Co
Key Takeaway
Blue Lake Dam Okanogan Co is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1923 and is 103 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 4.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 160 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
| NID ID | WA00325 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
WA DFW
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Blue Lake Dam Okanogan Co?
Blue Lake Dam Okanogan Co 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 Blue Lake Dam Okanogan Co?
Blue Lake Dam Okanogan Co is owned by WA DFW (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blue Lake Dam Okanogan Co built?
Blue Lake Dam Okanogan Co was completed in 1923, making it 103 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 Blue Lake Dam Okanogan Co?
Blue Lake Dam Okanogan Co serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
When was Blue Lake Dam Okanogan Co last inspected?
Blue Lake Dam Okanogan Co was last inspected on July 19, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.