Sawyer Lake Outlet Structure

Covington Creek· King, Washington· Built 1952· Gravity·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Sawyer Lake Outlet Structure is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length94 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.1K acre-ft
Surface Area697 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDWA01177

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

DougLindblad

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sawyer Lake Outlet Structure?

Sawyer Lake Outlet Structure 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 Sawyer Lake Outlet Structure?

Sawyer Lake Outlet Structure is owned by DougLindblad (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sawyer Lake Outlet Structure built?

Sawyer Lake Outlet Structure was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Sawyer Lake Outlet Structure?

Sawyer Lake Outlet Structure 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.