Con Agra Foods Main Storage Basin Dam

Tr-Esquatzel Coulee· Franklin, Washington· Built 1970· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Con Agra Foods Main Storage Basin Dam is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length2,083 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage123 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area84 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge160 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDWA00023

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

Lamb Weston Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Con Agra Foods Main Storage Basin Dam?

Con Agra Foods Main Storage Basin 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 Con Agra Foods Main Storage Basin Dam?

Con Agra Foods Main Storage Basin Dam is owned by Lamb Weston Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Con Agra Foods Main Storage Basin Dam built?

Con Agra Foods Main Storage Basin Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Con Agra Foods Main Storage Basin Dam?

Con Agra Foods Main Storage Basin Dam 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.