Roza Ww5 Reregulation Reservoir

Yakima, Washington· Built 2017· Earth·
High Hazard Irrigation Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Roza Ww5 Reregulation Reservoir is classified as high hazard in Washington. It was completed in 2017 and is 9 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. 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 Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage377 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge125 cfs
Year Completed2017 (9 years old)
NID IDWA00740

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: October 13, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Roza Irrigation District

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Roza Ww5 Reregulation Reservoir?

Roza Ww5 Reregulation Reservoir 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 Roza Ww5 Reregulation Reservoir?

Roza Ww5 Reregulation Reservoir is owned by Roza Irrigation District (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Roza Ww5 Reregulation Reservoir built?

Roza Ww5 Reregulation Reservoir was completed in 2017, making it 9 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 Roza Ww5 Reregulation Reservoir?

Roza Ww5 Reregulation Reservoir serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Roza Ww5 Reregulation Reservoir last inspected?

Roza Ww5 Reregulation Reservoir was last inspected on October 13, 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.