Glenhaven Lakes Dam

Silver Creek· Whatcom, Washington· Built 1963· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Glenhaven Lakes Dam is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length360 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage155 acre-ft
Normal Storage125 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge134 cfs
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDWA00206

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

Glenhaven Lakes Club LLC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Glenhaven Lakes Dam?

Glenhaven Lakes 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 Glenhaven Lakes Dam?

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

When was Glenhaven Lakes Dam built?

Glenhaven Lakes Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Glenhaven Lakes Dam?

Glenhaven Lakes 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.