Deer Park Sewage Treatment Lagoon

Tr-Dragoon Creek-Offstream· Spokane, Washington· Built 1984· Earth·
High Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Deer Park Sewage Treatment Lagoon is classified as high hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length2,113 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage24 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge5 cfs
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDWA01467

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 12, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Deer Park City

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Deer Park Sewage Treatment Lagoon?

Deer Park Sewage Treatment Lagoon is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Deer Park Sewage Treatment Lagoon?

Deer Park Sewage Treatment Lagoon is owned by Deer Park City (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Deer Park Sewage Treatment Lagoon built?

Deer Park Sewage Treatment Lagoon was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Deer Park Sewage Treatment Lagoon?

Deer Park Sewage Treatment Lagoon serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Deer Park Sewage Treatment Lagoon last inspected?

Deer Park Sewage Treatment Lagoon was last inspected on July 12, 2023. 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.