Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2

Tr-Klickitat-Offstream· Klickitat, Washington· Built 1983· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2 is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage116 acre-ft
Normal Storage89 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge20 cfs
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)
NID IDWA00453

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

Goldendale City Hall

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2?

Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2 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 Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2?

Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2 is owned by Goldendale City Hall (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2 built?

Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2 was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2?

Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2 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.