Sea Horse Ranch Dike

Tr-Gillis Slough· Grays Harbor, Washington· Built 1961· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Sea Horse Ranch Dike is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length165 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDWA00100

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

Grays Harbor Audobon Society

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sea Horse Ranch Dike?

Sea Horse Ranch Dike 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 Sea Horse Ranch Dike?

Sea Horse Ranch Dike is owned by Grays Harbor Audobon Society (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sea Horse Ranch Dike built?

Sea Horse Ranch Dike was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Sea Horse Ranch Dike?

Sea Horse Ranch Dike serves the following purposes: Other. 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.