Lawrence Lake Dam

Tr-Deschutes River· Thurston, Washington· Built 1918· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lawrence Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1918 and is 108 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length120 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage5.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage4.4K acre-ft
Surface Area330 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1918 (108 years old)
NID IDWA00414

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

JennieRichardson

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lawrence Lake Dam?

Lawrence Lake 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 Lawrence Lake Dam?

Lawrence Lake Dam is owned by JennieRichardson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lawrence Lake Dam built?

Lawrence Lake Dam was completed in 1918, making it 108 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 Lawrence Lake Dam?

Lawrence Lake 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.