Little Sweden Dam

Tr-Colville River· Stevens, Washington· Built 1986· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Little Sweden Dam is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge10 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDWA00586

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

DavidHilpert

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Little Sweden Dam?

Little Sweden 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 Little Sweden Dam?

Little Sweden Dam is owned by DavidHilpert (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Little Sweden Dam built?

Little Sweden Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Little Sweden Dam?

Little Sweden 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.