Lower Pine Lake Dam

ROCK CREEK· Spokane, Washington· Built 1940· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Lower Pine Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 15.2% in WA)
Dam Length670 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage656 acre-ft
Normal Storage152 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area34 sq mi
Max Discharge4,197 cfs
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDWA00317

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
Last Inspection: October 29, 2013
State Regulated: No

Ownership

US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lower Pine Lake Dam?

Lower Pine 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 Lower Pine Lake Dam?

Lower Pine Lake Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lower Pine Lake Dam built?

Lower Pine Lake Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Lower Pine Lake Dam?

Lower Pine Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lower Pine Lake Dam?

Lower Pine Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Lower Pine Lake Dam last inspected?

Lower Pine Lake Dam was last inspected on October 29, 2013. 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.