Shillapoo Lake Dikes

Lake River - offstream· Clark, Washington· Built 2007· Earth·
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Shillapoo Lake Dikes is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Length7,400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.1K acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge150 cfs
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)
Year Modified2007
NID IDWA00712

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

WA DFW

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Shillapoo Lake Dikes?

Shillapoo Lake Dikes 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 Shillapoo Lake Dikes?

Shillapoo Lake Dikes is owned by WA DFW (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Shillapoo Lake Dikes built?

Shillapoo Lake Dikes was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Shillapoo Lake Dikes?

Shillapoo Lake Dikes serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. 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.