Issaquah Highlands Np2 Pond Dam

NF Issaquah Creek - Offstream· King, Washington· Built 2002· Earth·
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Issaquah Highlands Np2 Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Washington. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 TypeEarth
Max Storage24 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge9 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
Year Modified2003
NID IDWA01858

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: September 27, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Issaquah City

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Issaquah Highlands Np2 Pond Dam?

Issaquah Highlands Np2 Pond Dam 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 Issaquah Highlands Np2 Pond Dam?

Issaquah Highlands Np2 Pond Dam is owned by Issaquah City (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Issaquah Highlands Np2 Pond Dam built?

Issaquah Highlands Np2 Pond Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Issaquah Highlands Np2 Pond Dam?

Issaquah Highlands Np2 Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Issaquah Highlands Np2 Pond Dam last inspected?

Issaquah Highlands Np2 Pond Dam was last inspected on September 27, 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.