Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System

Tr-Lind Coulee-Offstream· Adams, Washington· Built 1990· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length6,625 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage900 acre-ft
Normal Storage750 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1 cfs
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDWA00605

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

W W & O Farms Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System?

Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System 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 Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System?

Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System is owned by W W & O Farms Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System built?

Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System?

Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System serves the following purposes: Other. 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.