Dragoon Lake Dam

Dragoon Creek· Spokane, Washington· Built 1913· Gravity·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dragoon Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1913 and is 113 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage157 acre-ft
Normal Storage157 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)
NID IDWA00342

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

Dragoon Lake LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dragoon Lake Dam?

Dragoon Lake 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 Dragoon Lake Dam?

Dragoon Lake Dam is owned by Dragoon Lake LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dragoon Lake Dam built?

Dragoon Lake Dam was completed in 1913, making it 113 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 Dragoon Lake Dam?

Dragoon Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. 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.