Maytown Ski Pond Dam

Tr-Scatter Creek· Thurston, Washington· Built 1987· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Maytown Ski Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length4,612 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage121 acre-ft
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge20 cfs
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)
NID IDWA00569

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

Maytown Lake Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Maytown Ski Pond Dam?

Maytown Ski Pond 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 Maytown Ski Pond Dam?

Maytown Ski Pond Dam is owned by Maytown Lake Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Maytown Ski Pond Dam built?

Maytown Ski Pond Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Maytown Ski Pond Dam?

Maytown Ski Pond 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.