Lacamas & Round Lakes Lower Dam

Lacamas Creek· Clark, Washington· Built 1936· Buttress·
Low Hazard Recreation Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Lacamas & Round Lakes Lower Dam is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam TypeButtress
Max Storage6.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage6.1K acre-ft
Surface Area350 acres
Drainage Area65 sq mi
Max Discharge20 cfs
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)
Year Modified1996
NID IDWA00099

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: Yes
Last Inspection: September 26, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Camas City Public Works Dept

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lacamas & Round Lakes Lower Dam?

Lacamas & Round Lakes Lower 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 Lacamas & Round Lakes Lower Dam?

Lacamas & Round Lakes Lower Dam is owned by Camas City Public Works Dept (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lacamas & Round Lakes Lower Dam built?

Lacamas & Round Lakes Lower Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Lacamas & Round Lakes Lower Dam?

Lacamas & Round Lakes Lower Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Lacamas & Round Lakes Lower Dam last inspected?

Lacamas & Round Lakes Lower Dam was last inspected on September 26, 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.