Seeley Ski Lake

Tr-Black River· Thurston, Washington· Built 1992· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Seeley Ski Lake is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length2,900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge32 cfs
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
Year Modified1992
NID IDWA00606

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

Skiview Estates Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Seeley Ski Lake?

Seeley Ski Lake 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 Seeley Ski Lake?

Seeley Ski Lake is owned by Skiview Estates Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Seeley Ski Lake built?

Seeley Ski Lake was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Seeley Ski Lake?

Seeley Ski Lake 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.