Edaleen Dairy Waste Storage Pond No 3

Whatcom, Washington· Built 2007· Earth·
High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Edaleen Dairy Waste Storage Pond No 3 is classified as high hazard in Washington. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 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 Length1,620 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage31 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)
NID IDWA01914

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: No
Last Inspection: October 27, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Edaleen Dairy Products

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Edaleen Dairy Waste Storage Pond No 3?

Edaleen Dairy Waste Storage Pond No 3 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 Edaleen Dairy Waste Storage Pond No 3?

Edaleen Dairy Waste Storage Pond No 3 is owned by Edaleen Dairy Products (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Edaleen Dairy Waste Storage Pond No 3 built?

Edaleen Dairy Waste Storage Pond No 3 was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Edaleen Dairy Waste Storage Pond No 3?

Edaleen Dairy Waste Storage Pond No 3 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 Edaleen Dairy Waste Storage Pond No 3 last inspected?

Edaleen Dairy Waste Storage Pond No 3 was last inspected on October 27, 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.