Friesland Dairy Lagoons

Yakima, Washington· Built 2013· Earth·
High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Friesland Dairy Lagoons is classified as high hazard in Washington. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 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 Length1,150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage10 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2013 (13 years old)
NID IDWA02050

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 11, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Windmill Estates LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Friesland Dairy Lagoons?

Friesland Dairy Lagoons 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 Friesland Dairy Lagoons?

Friesland Dairy Lagoons is owned by Windmill Estates LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Friesland Dairy Lagoons built?

Friesland Dairy Lagoons was completed in 2013, making it 13 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 Friesland Dairy Lagoons?

Friesland Dairy Lagoons 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 Friesland Dairy Lagoons last inspected?

Friesland Dairy Lagoons was last inspected on October 11, 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.