George City Wastewater Treatment Lago

Offstream-Columbia· Grant, Washington· Built 1996· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

George City Wastewater Treatment Lago is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length3,060 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)
Year Modified1996
NID IDWA00654

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

George City

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of George City Wastewater Treatment Lago?

George City Wastewater Treatment Lago 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 George City Wastewater Treatment Lago?

George City Wastewater Treatment Lago is owned by George City (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was George City Wastewater Treatment Lago built?

George City Wastewater Treatment Lago was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 George City Wastewater Treatment Lago?

George City Wastewater Treatment Lago serves the following purposes: Other. 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.