Brown Dam Lincoln Co

Tr-Ringwood Lake· Lincoln, Washington· Built 1965· Earth·
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Brown Dam Lincoln Co 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 Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge160 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDWA00532

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: August 20, 1998
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Russell Brown Properties LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brown Dam Lincoln Co?

Brown Dam Lincoln 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 Brown Dam Lincoln Co?

Brown Dam Lincoln Co is owned by Russell Brown Properties LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Brown Dam Lincoln Co built?

Brown Dam Lincoln Co 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 Brown Dam Lincoln Co?

Brown Dam Lincoln Co 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 Brown Dam Lincoln Co last inspected?

Brown Dam Lincoln Co was last inspected on August 20, 1998. 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.