Holmes Harbor Reclaimed Water Ponds

Offstream· Island, Washington· Built 1994· Earth·
High Hazard Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Holmes Harbor Reclaimed Water Ponds is classified as high hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 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 Length2,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDWA01952

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 19, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Holmes Harbor Sewer District

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Holmes Harbor Reclaimed Water Ponds?

Holmes Harbor Reclaimed Water Ponds 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 Holmes Harbor Reclaimed Water Ponds?

Holmes Harbor Reclaimed Water Ponds is owned by Holmes Harbor Sewer District (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Holmes Harbor Reclaimed Water Ponds built?

Holmes Harbor Reclaimed Water Ponds was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Holmes Harbor Reclaimed Water Ponds?

Holmes Harbor Reclaimed Water Ponds 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 Holmes Harbor Reclaimed Water Ponds last inspected?

Holmes Harbor Reclaimed Water Ponds was last inspected on July 19, 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.