Sleepy Hollow Dam

Tr-Big Sheep Creek· Stevens, Washington· Built 2000· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Sleepy Hollow Dam is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length160 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage108 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDWA00678

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
Last Inspection: May 30, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Johnson Childrens Trust

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sleepy Hollow Dam?

Sleepy Hollow Dam 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 Sleepy Hollow Dam?

Sleepy Hollow Dam is owned by Johnson Childrens Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sleepy Hollow Dam built?

Sleepy Hollow Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Sleepy Hollow Dam?

Sleepy Hollow Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Sleepy Hollow Dam last inspected?

Sleepy Hollow Dam was last inspected on May 30, 2001. 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.