Mccain Foods Process Water Storage Facil

Offstream-Kansas Prairie Drain· Adams, Washington· Built 1996· Earth·
High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Mccain Foods Process Water Storage Facil is classified as high hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length7,317 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.3K acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge27 cfs
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)
NID IDWA00657

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 7, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

McCain Foods USA Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mccain Foods Process Water Storage Facil?

Mccain Foods Process Water Storage Facil is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Mccain Foods Process Water Storage Facil?

Mccain Foods Process Water Storage Facil is owned by McCain Foods USA Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mccain Foods Process Water Storage Facil built?

Mccain Foods Process Water Storage Facil was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Mccain Foods Process Water Storage Facil?

Mccain Foods Process Water Storage Facil serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Mccain Foods Process Water Storage Facil last inspected?

Mccain Foods Process Water Storage Facil was last inspected on August 7, 2018. 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.