Evans Tieton Pond Dam

Unnamed Trib Cowiche Creek· Yakima, Washington· Built 2004· Earth·
High Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Evans Tieton Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Washington. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. 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 Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage38 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge70 cfs
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDWA00717

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 1, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Evans Fruit Co Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Evans Tieton Pond Dam?

Evans Tieton Pond Dam 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 Evans Tieton Pond Dam?

Evans Tieton Pond Dam is owned by Evans Fruit Co Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Evans Tieton Pond Dam built?

Evans Tieton Pond Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Evans Tieton Pond Dam?

Evans Tieton Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Evans Tieton Pond Dam last inspected?

Evans Tieton Pond Dam was last inspected on July 1, 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.