Othello Primary Treatment Pond 1a
Key Takeaway
Othello Primary Treatment Pond 1a is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 2,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 115 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | WA00470 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Othello City
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Othello Primary Treatment Pond 1a?
Othello Primary Treatment Pond 1a 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 Othello Primary Treatment Pond 1a?
Othello Primary Treatment Pond 1a is owned by Othello City (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Othello Primary Treatment Pond 1a built?
Othello Primary Treatment Pond 1a was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Othello Primary Treatment Pond 1a?
Othello Primary Treatment Pond 1a serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.