Reardan Sewage Lagoon

Lincoln, Washington· Built 2006· Earth·
High Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Reardan Sewage Lagoon is classified as high hazard in Washington. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 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 Length1,700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDWA01880

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: No
Last Inspection: March 22, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Reardan Town

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Reardan Sewage Lagoon?

Reardan Sewage Lagoon 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 Reardan Sewage Lagoon?

Reardan Sewage Lagoon is owned by Reardan Town (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Reardan Sewage Lagoon built?

Reardan Sewage Lagoon was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Reardan Sewage Lagoon?

Reardan Sewage Lagoon 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 Reardan Sewage Lagoon last inspected?

Reardan Sewage Lagoon was last inspected on March 22, 2023. 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.