Diamond Lake Sewage Lagoon No 1

Tr-Little Spokane River-Offstr· Pend Oreille, Washington· Built 1988· Earth·
High Hazard Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Diamond Lake Sewage Lagoon No 1 is classified as high hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 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 Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage12 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge20 cfs
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
NID IDWA01632

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: November 14, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Diamond Lake Sewer Dist

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Diamond Lake Sewage Lagoon No 1?

Diamond Lake Sewage Lagoon No 1 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 Diamond Lake Sewage Lagoon No 1?

Diamond Lake Sewage Lagoon No 1 is owned by Diamond Lake Sewer Dist (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Diamond Lake Sewage Lagoon No 1 built?

Diamond Lake Sewage Lagoon No 1 was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Diamond Lake Sewage Lagoon No 1?

Diamond Lake Sewage Lagoon No 1 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 Diamond Lake Sewage Lagoon No 1 last inspected?

Diamond Lake Sewage Lagoon No 1 was last inspected on November 14, 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.